An introduction to Western Social Theory 1. The significance of studying western social theory 1. 1 The developing tendency of social science C1. 2 The sociology' s researching target +2e3 The independence of sociology
2021/2/21 1 An Introduction to Western Social Theory ▪1.The significance of studying western social theory ▪ 1.1 The developing tendency of social science ▪ 1.2 The sociology’s researching target ▪ 1.3 The independence of sociology ▪
2.the characteristics of social theory 2.1 accumulation 2.2 development stage 2.3 diversification 2021/221
2021/2/21 2 ▪ 2.the characteristics of social theory ▪ 2.1 accumulation ▪ 2.2 development stage ▪ 2.3 diversification
3.The four stages of social theory 3. 1 The first stage: from 1837 to the beginning of 20 century---the foundation of sociology 3.2 The second stage: from 1920s to 1960s---the general theory appearance 2021/221
2021/2/21 3 ▪ 3.The four stages of social theory ▪ 3.1 The first stage: from 1837 to the beginning of 20 century---the foundation of sociology ▪ 3.2 The second stage: from 1920’s to 1960’s---the general theory appearance ▪
33. 3 The third stage: from 1960s to 1980s -- the prosperity of social theory a 3.4 The forth stage: from 1980,s till now---the integration of social theory 2021/221
2021/2/21 4 ▪ 3.3 The third stage: from 1960’s to 1980’s --- the prosperity of social theory ▪ 3.4 The forth stage: from 1980’s till now---the integration of social theory
4. Divergent methodology of social theory e Macrocosm vs microcosm a Positivism vs anti-positivism 2021/221 5
2021/2/21 5 ▪ 4. Divergent methodology of social theory ▪ Macrocosm vs microcosm ▪ Positivism vs anti-positivism