INTRODUCTION TO

CULTURE,
SOCIETY &
POLITICS
 WHAT IS
SOCIAL SCIENCE ?
 social sciences are viewed as those that deal with
“human society, societal groups, individuals in their
relationships with others or institutions of societies and material
goods as expression of human cohabitation.”
DISCIPLINES OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY HISTORY ECONOMICS POLITICAL

SCIENCE

ANTHROPOLOG GEOGRAPHY PHILOSOPHY SOCIOLOGY

ANTHROPOLOG POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
Y SCIENCE
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ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY
AND POLITICAL SCIENCE BASED
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 anthropology is the systematic study of the
biological, cultural and social aspects of man. It is derived
from the two Greek words, anthoropos, which means
“Man” and Logos, which means “Study.”
 sociology is defined by Anthony Giddens as “the
study of human social life, groups, and society.” In this
academic discipline, it provides deeper assessment of
individual or group behavior, as well as social phenomena.
 political science is the systematic study of
politics, which Andrew Heywood describes as “the activity
through which people make, preserve, and amend the
general rules under which they live.” It focuses on the
fundamental values of equality, freedom, and justice.
SOCIAL SCIENTISTS
1. GEORGE SIMMEL

a German sociologist who

characterized the modern
period as the “tragedy of
culture.” Key concepts:
dialectical method in
sociology.
2. MAX WEBER

the pioneer of Interpretive

Sociology.
Key concepts: subjective
understanding, direct
observational understanding,
explanatory understanding.
3. EMILE DURKHEIM

the pioneer of
Functionalism in Sociology.
Key concepts: social facts,
social solidarity, division of
labor, social integration.
4. KARL MARX

considered as the Father

of Scientific Socialism.
Key concepts:
capitalism, petit
bourgeoisie, proletariat,
Marxism.
5. FRANZ BOAS

Father of American
Anthropology. Key
concepts: scientific
method for human
cultures and societies.
6. AUGUSTE COMTE

often regarded as the

Father of Sociology
who coined the term
“sociology.” Key
concepts: social
statics and social
dynamics.
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DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTION SIGNIFICANCE

ANTHROPOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY

POLITICAL
SCIENCE