Question

Father of sociology and positivism in the social sciences is:

• A. Emile Durkheim
• B. Max Weber
• C. Auguste Comte
• D. Karl Marx

Hint:

Auguste Comte is known as the Father of Sociology and Positivism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Sociology emerged as a scientific discipline through the work of early sociological thinkers.

Step 1:
Auguste Comte is widely regarded as the Father of Sociology.

Step 2:
Comte introduced positivism, which emphasized scientific study of society through observation and evidence.

Step 3:
He believed social phenomena could be studied using methods similar to natural sciences.

Step 4:

• Emile Durkheim developed sociology further through social facts.
• Max Weber focused on social action and interpretive sociology.
• Karl Marx analyzed class conflict and capitalism.

Step 5:
Hence, the correct answer is Auguste Comte. \[ \boxed{\text{(3) Auguste Comte}} \]