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Sociology 270a/b Foundations of Social Theory

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

Antirequisite: The former Sociology 230240E
Prerequisite: At least 60% in Sociology Sociology 020 or 021E
3 lecture hours, half course.
(Brescia)


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