Which of These Conditions Contributed to the Early Development of Sociology

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of these conditions contributed to the early development of sociology?

• A) a period of stability that gave people time to reflect about society
• B) changes brought by the Industrial Revolution
• C) the need for reconstruction in the South following the Civil War
• D) social and economic prosperity in Europe and America

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Definitions:

Sociological Jurisprudence

A philosophical approach to law that focuses on the social effects of legal institutions, doctrines, and practices, by examining how the law influences society and how social phenomena impact the law.

Natural Law

a philosophy proposing that certain rights or values are inherent by virtue of human nature and can be universally understood through human reason.

Social Values

Principles and standards shared by a community that guide behavior and influence societal norms and the functioning of social institutions.

Ordinances

Local laws or regulations enacted by municipal governments to govern behavior and activities within their jurisdiction.