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Sociological Thought

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Did You Know? Pareto has described Sociology in Treatise. Here only he has told its method
also and here only he has also discussed building of sociological theories.

He has tied the complete psychology in some important perceptions. For understanding Pareto’s
theories, it is important to understand his explanation of sociology. There are some key concepts of this
sociology: irrational activities, rational activities; objectivity, individuality; residues and derivatives.
All these concepts are helpful in understanding Pareto’s theories also.

Notes whatever is the Irrational behaviour of human being, it is based on residues and
derivatives. And this behaviour only is the subject matter of sociology.

29.2 summary

y Pareto’s belief is that many derivatives are such that help in maintain unity in social system.
y Bogaurds, describing derivatives has said that whatever emotional or passionate behaviour
humans do, establishes their reasonableness through derivatives.
y Pareto has written a lot about residues and derivatives in Treatise. When he describes
derivatives, he also accepts that such reasons are not correct.

29.3 Keywords

1. authority: When people accept assertion from rational view, it becomes authority.
2. assertions: For expressing his sentiments, person takes the help of assertions.

29.4 review Questions

1. What is meant by “assertion”. Describe briefly
2. Briefly do a critical analysis of Pareto’s concept of derivatives.

answers: self assessment

1. irrational 2. Rational experimental 3. irrational

29.5 further readings

Books 1. Structure of Sociological Thought—J.H. Turner.
2. Sociological Theory—Abraham and Morgan.

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