Auguste Comte (1798 – 1857) introduced the idea of studying society scientifically, he is associated with the term positivism and ideas of social progress. Max Weber (1864 – 1920) is
one of the founders of modern sociology; he is associated with the term Verstehen and the
importance of symbols.
Write a dialogue between Comte and Weber about the nature and goals of sociological research.
Using everyday language rather than technical terms, the dialogue should reflect their differences
regarding the following:
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• Micro- versus macro-level orientations
Objectivity versus subjectivity in sociological research
Scientific, interpretive, and critical approaches to sociological investigation
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(10 points)