ISBN: 9781330001639 - an introduction to sociology (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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.…