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Download Solution PDFWho amongst the following is considered as father of Sociology?
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- Auguste Comte (1798-1857) is considered the "Father of Sociology." He was a French philosopher and social theorist who is credited with founding the discipline of sociology as a scientific study of society.
- Comte was influenced by the Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution, and he sought to apply the scientific method to the study of human behavior and social structures.
- He believed that sociology should be based on empirical observations and that its goal should be to understand and improve society.
- Comte's ideas about sociology influenced many subsequent sociologists, including Émile Durkheim, who developed many of the key concepts and theories in sociology.
- Comte's most important contributions to the field of sociology include his development of the concept of positivism, his emphasis on the importance of understanding society as a whole, and his vision for a scientific study of society that would help to improve the human condition.
- Today, Comte is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of modern sociology and as an important figure in the history of social thought.
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