Development of sociology in the world? development of Sociology in the world . The term sociology was incipted in the 19th century by the French thinker Auguste Comte in 1838. Comte had earlier used the term social physics, but that term had been appropriated by others, notably Adolphe Quetelet. Comte hoped to unify history, psychology and economics. Comte believed society passed through three(3) stages: Theological, Metaphysical, and Scientific to acquire knowledge, in which the latter is referred to as Logical Positivism or positive science), often simply called positivism. Comte argued that if one could grasp this progress, one could prescribe the remedies for social ills. Comte has come to be viewed as the Father of Sociology. The camp of Logical Positivism, which was led by the Vienna Circle, tended to adopt scientific methods in the realm of social sciences, while others believe human behavior is an interaction, which cannot be isolated as a physical event such as that in the physical sciences. From a sociological perspective, using a positivistic approach to understanding human behavior entails the use of strictly quantitative analysis techniques (Wikipedia) Sociology is scientific study of society .Scientific study means which should not include phenomenon based on imagination or beliefs or on supernatural power. Before 19th century like India other European countries also had not have right of free expression. Like Brahmins of India ,Pope in Europe was supreme power. To exploit the masses these Supremes had propagated the blind faiths and beliefs and were selling tickets of heaven. king can do no wrong, and their words were laws .The philosophers ,social scientist, and thinkers were not in position to raise the voice against these kings and religious leaders . The life of common man was very pathetic. There were so many problems in every society. During that phase some important events had taken place in European society, which influenced the political, social and economic conditions of society.Due to this the great social change had been noticed. The three main events occurred in social structure which are as
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