Some people consider Max Weber to be the father of modern sociology and others consider it to be W.E.B. Dubois.
Actually most would consider my Great, Great, Great, Great,Great, Great Grandfather Adam Ferguson to be. Here is what Wiki had to say on the subject:
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The father of modern sociological thought would be Auguste Comte. Although Comtes ideas are slightly outdated and rather sexist, the basic concepts that he proposed are the foundations for modern sociology.
Comte lived in the generation after the French Revolution. He sought to explain how the world could transform so radically in such a short period of time (remembering that human rights, choice, and the infinite perfectibility of man were concepts unheard of before this era).
In his reconciliation of Liberal and Conservative thoughts, he was the first person to look at society as an evolving organism. He believed that Conservative thought was like that of a child. The Liberal thought (those that fueled the French Revolution) was a reflection of rebellious teenage years. And the combination of the two was the mature adult phase of society.
The idea that society is an evolving organism is the framework for the theoretical concepts of Durkheim, Marx, and Weber. Contemporary sociologists are based on the work of these guys. Therefore, when a sociologists asks who's your Daddy? You can now say Auguste Comte.
The fathers of sociology include Émile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Herbert Spencer, and Auguste Comte. Karl Marx is the father of the conflict theory in sociology.
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Auguste Comte, a French philosopher, is credited with coining the term "sociology" in the 19th century. Comte is often referred to as the "father of sociology" for his contributions to the development of the discipline.
You probably mean which sociologists contributed their ideas to sociology. Well, the easiest way to answer that question is to look at the three fouding fathers of sociology - Marx, Weber and Durkheim. Although these thinkers were not first regarding social questions ( for example see Mill, Spencer, early philosophers in enlightement,...), they were the first to use sociological inquiry to research social problems and issues. Each of these three men contributed to very different styles of research and are still regarded as the founding fathers of sociology and are considered classics. For more, read some of their works.
Karl Marx, one of the most well known founding fathers of sociology, was known for his communist views. His most famous writing was titled, "The Communist Manifesto."
Auguste Comte is known as the founder of sociology for coining the term and developing the field as a distinct social science. He emphasized the importance of empirical observation and the scientific method in understanding society. Comte also introduced the concept of positivism, which promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on observable facts and data rather than speculation or metaphysical beliefs.
Contributions to Indian Sociology was created in 1957.
Auguste Comte is known as the founder of sociology for coining the term and developing the field as a distinct social science. He emphasized the importance of empirical observation and the scientific method in understanding society. Comte also introduced the concept of positivism, which promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on observable facts and data rather than speculation or metaphysical beliefs.
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Charles Wright Mills made significant contributions to sociology through his critical perspective on power dynamics in society. He emphasized the importance of understanding the intersections of individual biography and social structure, popularizing the concept of the "sociological imagination." Mills also critiqued the concentration of power among the elite and advocated for a more democratic distribution of power and resources in society.
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Peter Berger's major contribution to sociology was his work on the social construction of reality, which focused on how individuals collectively create and maintain shared meanings and interpretations of the world. His ideas helped to shape the field of sociology by highlighting the importance of understanding how society's norms and values influence human behavior and interactions. Berger also made significant contributions to the study of religion and modernity, exploring the role of religion in modern society and the ways in which it shapes individuals' perceptions of the world.
Edward Tylor is considered a significant figure in the development of anthropology for his concept of culture, which he defined as a complex whole that includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society. His works laid the foundation for the comparative study of cultures and the understanding of cultural evolution. While Tylor's contributions to sociology are less pronounced, his emphasis on the study of social institutions and beliefs in different societies has influenced sociological research on cultural diversity and social change.
He developed a theoretical understanding of racial inequality. just learned this in sociology 101 !
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