Positivists Rejected Much of the Philosophical Basis of Classical Thinkers

question 58

Multiple Choice

Positivists rejected much of the philosophical basis of classical thinkers' arguments and, instead, relied on what?

• A) studies of the causes of crime to determine appropriate punishment
• B) the view of individuals as hedonistic
• C) similar punishments for similar crimes
• D) swift justice regardless of the circumstances of a crime

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Definitions:

"Nonpeople"

A term that describes individuals or groups who are marginalized, dehumanized, or rendered invisible by dominant social, economic, or political systems.

George Ritzer

An American sociologist known for his work on consumerism, globalization, and the theory of McDonaldization of society.

"Nonplaces"

Spaces characterized by transient occupancy and a lack of significant social interaction, such as highways, hotel rooms, airports, and shopping malls.

Ethnoscapes

Refers to the landscape of persons who have shifted their location, offering a perspective on how groups are not limited by geographic boundaries in a globalized world.