1. Based on your reading of chapter 1, which 3 revolutions appear to have
led to the emergence of sociological thought, and eventually
sociology as a distinct discipline? Briefly explain each period.
2. Who has been accredited with coining the term sociology, what was his
or her preferred title for this new science, and why?
3. Who has been credited with being the first to articulate new modes
of scientific inquiry?
4. Define the term “theory” and briefly provide the 5 explanations for what
makes the classical theorists’ (or the early masters’) work theoretical.
5. If in fact there are laws of human organization, “particularly the law of
progressive development,” how did theorists view that these laws could
be used?
6. Bonus Question: Throughout the United States, which school was the
first to develop a Department of Sociology?
