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When and why was sociology invented?
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When and why was sociology invented? Before answering this question, I believe that it is important to first fully understand what is meant by sociology. The term was first used by the Frenchman Comte and was defined by Comte as "reasoning about the social", however this is not too precise and so sociology can be defined as "the study of human social life, groups and societies" (Giddens). Thus, sociology is a science which aims to discover and explain the varying trends that create and effect our current social relations and suggest possible futures. A catalyst is usually required to inspire the 'better' sociology (that is the sociology that was created first and has stood the test of time) and this usually comes in the form of a large and important event, such as a coup. Sociology has also been hugely influential since its inception and has helped to form the society...
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