Lesson 3 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Who was Abdel Rahman Ibn-Khaldun?
A scholar who initiated the study of society
Born on May 27, 1332, in Tunis, Tunisia, he was well-versed in Koran, Mathematics, and History.
What is one significant contribution of Ibn-Khaldun to sociology?
He linked sociological thoughts with historical thoughts
His lectures emphasized the importance of integrating sociology with history.
What were Ibn-Khaldun’s main areas of focus in sociology?
Politics, Economy, and their inter-relationship
He compared primitive and modern societies.
Why was Ibn-Khaldun’s work not popular in sociology?
Due to his African background, writing in Arabic, Western bias, and theoretical nature of his works
His ideas were foundational but not widely recognized in his time.
When was Auguste Comte born?
June 19, 1798
He was born in France.
What did Comte reject from his upbringing?
Catholicism
This rejection influenced his scientific approach to social life.
What is the significance of Comte’s ‘Positive Philosophy’?
It emphasizes a scientific approach to the study of society
Comte’s work laid the foundation for sociology as a discipline.
What is the Law of Three Stages proposed by Comte?
Theological stage, Metaphysical stage, Positivist stage
This framework outlines the evolution of human thought and society.
How did Comte classify the sciences?
From simple to complex: Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sociology
This classification reflects the hierarchy of scientific disciplines.
What are the two fields into which Comte divided sociology?
Social statics and Social dynamics
Social statics studies the structures that hold society together, while social dynamics studies the causes of social change.
What did Comte propose regarding social phenomena?
That social phenomena could be reduced to law
This idea suggested a systematic approach to understanding social behavior.
What did Comte substitute for the worship of God?
The religion of humanity
This reflects his belief in secularism and human-centered ethics.
True or False: Comte believed a spiritual priesthood of secular sociologists should guide society.
True
He envisioned sociologists controlling education and public morality.
Fill in the blank: Auguste Comte coined the word _______.
Sociology
His work established sociology as a distinct field of study.
