Historical Origin of Sociology
Sociology is the science of society that studies the function and structure of society, as well as the changes that occur within it. For example, family and community life, social problems, social mobility and community beliefs and practices (Palispis 3). In the beginning, late 18th century, scholars used other methods to understand society. These included religion, philosophy, history, politics and economics. Despite their fundamental differences, each method influenced the growth of sociology. The relationship between society, state, and religion had become liberal, and as a result, emphasis on human endeavors gained more ground. Thus, the origin of society and state ...
