Aayushi BansalAIR 7 · CSE 2024 · 134 wordsTheir whole copy
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Emergence of sociology is deeply rooted in the intellectual conditions of 19th century Europe.
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Beginning with renaissance in 14th century & followed by enlightenment in 17th-18th century, new ideas of humanism, progress, scientific temper gained ground. This influenced Auguste Comte, Saint Simon, Emile Durkheim who sought to build a positive science of society.
As per TB Bottomore, philosophy of Rousseau, Montesquieu, social survey, Darwinism, French revolution ideas & philosophy of History changed ideas & led to emergence of Sociology.
However, apart from ideas, change in material conditions due to industrial revolution also influenced. New middle class, change in family, poverty influenced Marx & Weber.
Further, immediate context was provided by French Revolution. It led to chaos, anarchy for which Durkheim, Simon, Comte sought answers.
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From 19th century, today sociology has become a matured discipline.