Excerpt from An Introduction to Sociology
The reader who has no previous acquaintance with the literature of sociology will probably be considerably surprised at the immense strides made in the scientific analysis of social phenomena during the last half cen tury. He will also be gratified to learn, that while this country is backward in almost every other science, and in scientific research generally, especially as compared with Germany, in sociology, thanks to the labors of Lester F. Ward, America holds a foremost place.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book marks the very dawn of sociology, introducing the scientific method to the investigation and understanding of human society and history. The brainchild of French philosopher Auguste Comte, this groundbreaking work presents the concept of a 'Law of Human Development' that suggests the evolution of thought and reasoning through three distinct phases: theological, metaphysical, and scientific. The author argues that all societies progress inevitably through these stages, from the belief in the supernatural to reliance on empirical evidence and rationalism. Comte rejects prevailing theological ideas about a divine plan for society and challenges the dogma of the 'great man' theory of history, asserting that human progress is the combined result of social influences and impersonal forces. This insightful and thought -provoking book laid the groundwork for sociology as a scientific discipline, challenging long -held beliefs about the nature of human society and offering a radical new framework for understanding our place in the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330001639_0
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