Classical sociological theory is a major paper for BA Sociology fifth semester FYUGP students
This course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding and
critique of the theoretical contributions of the pioneers of Sociological
theory such as Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim, Karl
Marx and Max Weber. The course also introduces the perspectives of
Feminist Sociologists such as Harriet Martineau and Marianne Weber
along with the Black Sociology of W.E.B. Du Bois.
Module -1
FOUNDERS OF SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT
Auguste Comte:
1
Methodology- Positivism
2
The law of three stages
3
Hierarchy of Sciences
Herbert Spencer:
4
Evolutionary Doctrine
5 Organismic Analogy
6.Social Darwinism