Sociology

Sociology

The scientific study of society and human behavior.

Auguste Comte

Considered the father of sociology; introduced the term 'sociology' and aimed to establish it as a scientific discipline.

The Enlightenment

A movement that promoted reason and science, leading to the scientific study of society.

Industrial Revolution

A period that changed how people lived and worked, causing social problems like poverty and class gaps.

Political Revolution

The end of traditional power structures that introduced freedom and equality, influencing the study of social stability.

Scientific Advancement

The encouragement of using reason and science to understand the world, which impacted the development of sociology.

Empirical

A characteristic of sociology that relies on observation and data collection to understand social phenomena.

Theoretical

A characteristic of sociology that develops and utilizes theories to explain and interpret social patterns.

Cumulative

A characteristic of sociology in which knowledge builds upon previous research and theories.

Non-ethical

A characteristic of sociology that emphasizes understanding social phenomena from the perspective of those involved.