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Is sociology a
science - Coggle Diagram
Is sociology a
science
Yes
Comte
=we should use the
same methods as natural
science
=identify cause and
effect relationships
using facts
Durkheim
=social facts
can be measured,
quantified, and
statistically analysed
=suicide rates differ
by culture
=created a real law
about society
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Science is
Imperfect
-
Kuhn
-
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rogue scientists
engage in alternate
research
=sufficient evidence is
built
=paradigm shift
occurs and new
paradigm comes into force
science is not in
consensus,
there are many
competing paradigms
No
Rorty
=scientists have
replaced priests as
the source of truth
=still many
unanswered questions
even in science
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