Conceptualization of Social Sciences
Definition of knowledge
Ability to explain the world around us
It's the process of change from an agricultural economy to a manufacturing economy
Industrial Revolution
Definition of History
Social science that studies the narrative and exhibition of past events
In Ancient Greece this science was defined as the way to direct or organize a household
Economy
Social science that studies the groups and subgroups composed of individuals as well as their relationships in a determined time and place.
Sociology
What are the 5 types of knowledge seen in class?
Intuitive, Empirical, Philosophical, Magic/Religious, Scientific
This intellectual movement of the 18th century promoted the development of sciences and made the information available to the population.
Enlightment
Who is considered the Father of History?
Herodotus
What is Political Science?
Social science that studies the way the state carries the affairs of a society
What's the object of study of Anthropology?
The human being as a creator of culture
The type of knowledge present in exact sciences that comes from systematically organizing information to reach a result
Scientific knowledge
The main theorist of Rationalism who stated that everything coming from reason is true
Rene Descartes
Studies the different perspectives of one historical event
Historiography
What is politics?
Power to rule a certain area
What are the methods of studying sociology?
Positive, descriptive, comparative, pure or ideal, historical materialism, and structural functionalist
What do natural sciences study?
The physical world and all the phenomena in nature
Philosophical theory that states that true knowledge comes from sensory experiences. It was developed by John Locke, George Berkely, and David Hume
Empirism
According to canvas, what are the 3 main methods of studying history?
Hypothetical deductive, inductive method, and Historical materialism
Which are the 3 senses in which politics can be understood?
Struggle for power, the union of institutions to exercise power, the reflection of the origins of power and how it is obtained
What are the main methods to study Anthropology?
Historic-logical, social and cultural research, comparative
Julio is learning how to drive. The first time he parked in the garage, he hit the wall. As days have gone by, it has been easier for him to park the car in a small space. He uses a mark on the wall as a reference to know when to stop the car.
What kind of knowledge has allowed Julio to park better?
Empirical knowledge
The Declaration of the Rights of Men and Citizens established the following principles except: equality, sovereignty, political & religious freedom, and the right to private property.
Sovereignty
This method of studying history investigates human society as a result of productive activity.
Historical materialism
The main theorist of this economic school of thought is Alfred Marshall, and we see the appearance of concepts such as supply and demand
Neoclassical
The following are the methods used in Anthropology except: historic-logical, social and cultural research, pure or ideal, comparative
Pure or ideal