Weber Theorized That Value-Free Sociology Could Not Exist Since Values

question 23

Multiple Choice

Weber theorized that value-free sociology could not exist since values would always influence what sociologists considered worthy of study. Because they could not be completely value free, Weber believed that sociologists should

• A) not worry about whether or not their research is biased.
• B) use their research to promote particular political perspectives.
• C) acknowledge the influence of values and try to be as objective as possible.
• D) avoid research and stick to theoretical writing.

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