Classical Sociological Theory
R 1:25-4:25.
M. J. Pfeffer. Fall.

Students review the main streams of classical sociological thought, focusing on the work of Weber, Durkheim, Marx, and Simmel. Course materials include original texts and secondary literature, used to examine the concepts, methods, and explanation in classical sociological thought. Important objectives of the course are to identify the philosophical and conceptual core of the discipline and to critically evaluate the relevance of the classical theories to contemporary social change and development.