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Origin and Development of Sociology

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

Complete topic list for Origin and Development of Sociology in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology

Topics in Origin and Development of Sociology

1

The Enlightenment Period

  • The Enlightenment (14th to 18th century) emphasized reason, critical thinking, and observation over religious or divine explanations.
  • Thinkers began to question traditional authority and sought rational explanations for social and natural phenomena.
  • Philosophers like Montesquieu and David Hume contributed to social thought by promoting empirical observation.
2

The French Revolution

  • The French Revolution (1789) was a major turning point in modern history.
  • It challenged monarchy and divine right, promoting ideas like liberty, equality, and fraternity.
  • It led to a shift in social thought — people began questioning traditional authority and seeking knowledge based on evidence.
3

New Philosophy – Science and Positivism

  • Science replaced religious and metaphysical explanations with evidence-based knowledge.
  • Empiricism emphasized knowledge gained through observation and experience.
  • Positivism, developed by Auguste Comte, applied scientific methods to study society.
4

Industrial Revolution

  • The Industrial Revolution involved the shift from hand production to machine-based factories powered by steam.
  • Factories brought workers from villages to cities, leading to urbanization.
  • It caused new social problems like unemployment, poverty, crime, and alcoholism.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Sociology

Enlightenment PeriodFrench RevolutionIndustrial RevolutionScience and PositivismAuguste ComteDefinitions of SociologySocial Thought Before Sociology

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