The Major Contributions of the Following Theorists to the Field of Sociology

Augueste Comte is referred as the founder of sociology. The term, "sociology", meaning the study of society was given to this new science by the man. He suggested applying the scientific method, known as positivism, to society. Herbert Spencer is referred as the second founder of sociology. Unlike Comte, he thinks that sociology should not influence social reform. He thinks that the evolution of society should be left to improve on its own. He called this principle "the survival of the fittest." He believes that when the less capable people die out, society improves over time.
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