Theory

Biographical Sketch of Alfred Schutz Alfred Schutz (1899-1959) was a renowned social philosopher. Born and raised in Austria, he found […]

Introduction Giddens’ concept of modernity is based on the idea that modern society is undergoing a radical transformation that affects

Introduction The phenomenon of suicide is among the most disconcerting aspects of human existence, often leaving those left behind with

Learn about Karl Marx’s monumental work, Das Kapital, which explores the exploitation of the working class by the capitalist system. Find out more here.

Karl Marx is one of the most influential thinkers in the history of sociology, and his concept of dialectic materialism

Contribution of Marx to Economic Sociology: Karl Marx (1818–83) was one of the pioneers in Economic Sociology. Marx had been trained in law (and in philosophy), but was self-taught in economics.

Karl Marx and Max Weber are two of the most influential social theorists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Both

The concept of a system is at the core of any discussion of Parsonian theory (Parsonian Social System). Parsons stated,

Durkheim and Functionalism Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) is certainly the most important sociological forerunner of modern functionalism. Comte’s influence on Durkheim

What is Functionalism? According to “A Modern Dictionary of Sociology”, functionalism is defined as, The analysis of social and cultural

Critical Theory and Frankfurt School: Although all the theorists discussed in this section provide a critique of contemporary society, the

Marx on class conflict has argued that at any one time, it is the class conflict or struggle that defines

Max Weber and Conflict Theory Max Weber was born into a prominent bourgeois German family. His father was an important