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Sociology as a Science

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  • Antoni Lindgren

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In the time of Enlightenment the idea of science was to promote the Good society. There was yet not perceived to be a contradiction in science between at the same time being objective and progressive. A century ago, though philosophers and scientist discovered the problem language poses for science: there is a difference between the world and the words. The response from the scientist was paradoxically to defend objectivity. Thus when sociology was established as a science around the year 1900 it became inherently contradictory, i.e., at the same time being objective and geared at social reforms. (cf. Lindgren 2011) In this article is attempted an outline of a possible solution to this problem in terms of hermeneutics and phenomenology. The conclusion is: by taking understanding as the point of departure sociology can be progressive: promoting the good society and still be a science.

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  • Antoni Lindgren, 2012. "Sociology as a Science," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 2(1), pages 22-24.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:ijoass:v:2:y:2012:i:1:p:22-24:id:2156
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