24. The following social thinker have made great
contribution to sociology what is the
chronological order in which they appeared?
a) Marx
b) August Comte
c) E. Durkheim d) Max Weber
A. bacd
B. abcd
C. cabd
D. Dcba
Answers
Answer: Correct option is A) bacd
Explanation:
The chronological order in which the social thinker made contribution to sociology are as follows:
- August Comte
- Marx
- E.Durkheim
- Max Weber
August Comte(1798–1857), the French philosopher was referred as the “father of sociology”. He was the first to use the term “sociology” in 1838 . The word sociology referred to the scientific study of society.
Karl Marx (1818–1883), the German political philosopher and economist detected the exploitation of the poor in the hands of the rich and powerful. He believed that class conflict and competition were prevalent in all societies.
Emile Durkheim (1858–1917), the French philosopher and sociologist laid emphasis on studying social facts, or behavior pattern and traits of a particular group. He had keen interest in the subject of suicide.
Max Weber (1864–1920) ,the German sociologist argued that the sociologist must include people's interpretations of events and not only the event.
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Answer:
Explanation:
August Comte - dies in 1857 in Paris, France. He developed three stages of social evolution namely the theological, metaphysical and the scientific stage.
Karl Marx- dies in 1883. He gave theories about capitalism and communism. It was just a necessary stepping stone for the progression of man.
E. Durkheim- dies in 1917. He developed theories on social structure that included the functionalism, anomie and division of labor.
Max Weber-Dies in 1920. He gave theory on bureaucracy.