Course Description

Sociology 270a/b Foundations of Social Theory

A comprehensive survey of the founding theories and theorists (among others, Marx, Weber and Durkheim) of sociology, and of the social and historical contexts out of which their theories grew. Students will be introducted to the principal philosophical and epistemological questions concerning the nature of sociological knowledge.

Antirequisite: The former Sociology 230 or Sociology 240E
Prerequisite: At least 60% in Sociology 020 or 021E.
3 lecture hours, half course.


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