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Systematic Sociology in Germany: A Critical Analysis of Some Attempts to Establish Sociology as an Independent Science

Systematic Sociology in Germany: A Critical Analysis of Some Attempts to Establish Sociology as an Independent Science

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PhilosophyGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1026022371
ISBN13: 9781026022375
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Systematic Sociology in Germany provides a profound critical analysis of the foundational efforts to establish sociology as an autonomous scientific discipline within the German academic tradition. Theodore Fred Abel meticulously examines the theoretical frameworks of four influential thinkers: Georg Simmel, Alfred Vierkandt, Leopold von Wiese, and Max Weber. The work explores the quest for a distinct sociological method and subject matter, distinguishing it from philosophy, psychology, and history.

Abel's study delves into the formal sociology movement, evaluating its successes and limitations in defining social relationships and structures. By dissecting the various schools of thought that emerged in the early 20th century, the author offers essential insights into the evolution of social theory and the methodological rigor required for a systematic study of society. This volume remains a significant resource for understanding the intellectual roots of modern sociology and the complex debates surrounding its definition as an independent science. It is an indispensable text for scholars of social theory, the history of ideas, and the development of the social sciences.

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