Sociology isn't a Science

• What do interpretivists argue about studying human society?

  It must include subjective views and emotions
• Why do interpretivists believe research cannot establish social facts?

  Society is based on subjective values and interpretations
• What conclusion do interpretivists reach about sociology as a science?

  Sociology should not try to be a science
• How do interpretivists view humans in relation to chemicals?

  Humans are unique and have agency
• What do positivists miss in their approach to sociology?

  They miss the truth by seeking measurability
• What happens when human feelings are moved into measurable categories?

  They cannot be genuinely revealed
• What is the core debate in sociology regarding research methods?

  • Merits and limitations of research methods
  • Importance of subjective vs. objective data
  • Impact on understanding human society
• What do postmodernists argue about sociology and scientific theories?

  They view scientific theories as metanarratives
• What is a follow-up question to the argument that sociology should not be a science?

  What is sociology if not a science?
• What is a concern regarding the usefulness of sociology focused on subjective views?

  It may not constitute a serious academic subject
• What types of stories might sociology resemble if not used for general theories?

  Journalism or reality television stories
• Who is often seen as the founding father of social action approaches to sociology?

  Weber
• What did Weber argue about sociologists' approach to their study?

  They should be objective but consider subjective opinions