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Sociology: Then and Now

Question 8 • Sociology - EL1120

Émile Durkheim

Answer
A
developed the theory of social Darwinism.
B
was one of the first sociologists to systematically apply the methods of science to the study of society.
C
divided society into two classes—the bourgeoisie and the proletariat.
D
did all of the above.

Explanation

Durkheim was one of the first sociologists to systematically use scientific methods to study society. Social Darwinism is associated mainly with Herbert Spencer, while the division between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat is associated with Karl Marx. So the statement that Durkheim did all of these is incorrect; the correct choice is “was one of the first sociologists to systematically apply the methods of science to the study of society.”

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