THE FOUNDING FATHERS

Of Sociology

Who were they?

Auguste Comte

Carl Marx

Emilie Durkheim

Auguste Comte

French Philosopher (1798-1857)

“The Scientific study of society” -1938

Religious, metaphysical, scientific

Society needs knowledge based on fact to solve problems

Carl Marx

1818-1833 Poor vs. Rich and

Powerful Bourgeoisie vs.

Proletariat Economics not

natural selection determines the difference between bourgeoisie and proletariat.

Emilie Durkheim

1858-1917 Science to study

society French Philosopher Social Fact/Pattern Behavior or

particular groups Statistical Data

Exit Slip

Which of the three founding fathers discussed do you most agree/identify with and why?

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