Question

Arrange the following thinkers in chronological order as per their contribution.
A. Karl Marx
B. August Comte
C. Anthony Giddens
D. Max Weber
E. Erving Goffman
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. B-A-D-E-C
• B. A-B-C-D-E
• C. E-C-B-D-A
• D. C-B-D-E-A

Hint:

Timeline: Comte (Early) $\rightarrow$ Marx (Mid) $\rightarrow$ Weber (Late) $\rightarrow$ Goffman (Mid-20th) $\rightarrow$ Giddens (Contemporary).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Placing classical and contemporary sociological thinkers in the order of their intellectual timeline.

Step 1: August Comte (1798–1857) is widely regarded as the father of sociology. $$B \text{ comes first}$$

Step 2: Karl Marx (1818–1883) significantly contributed to sociological theory shortly after Comte. $$A \text{ follows B}$$

Step 3: Max Weber (1864–1920) expanded sociological foundations following Marx. $$D \text{ follows A}$$

Step 4: Erving Goffman (1922–1982) was a prominent mid-century interactionist. $$E \text{ follows D}$$

Step 5: Anthony Giddens (born 1938) represents contemporary sociological thought. $$C \text{ is the final thinker}$$ $$\boxed{\text{(1) B-A-D-E-C}}$$