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2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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SOC 018 - (BH) Social Theory and Social Issues

Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Introduction to the major theoretical currents in 19th century sociological thought. The classical tradition in sociological theory is examined with special attention to the contributions of Comte, Spencer, Marx, Weber, Simmel and Durkheim. Specific questions addressed in the work of these individuals include: Can the study of society attain objectivity? Is human equality a utopian dream? How did capitalism evolve? What is the nature of religion and can there be a nonreligious society?





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