古典社会学理论

阿姆斯特丹大学

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This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will offer the participants an introduction into the most important classical sociological readings between the 18th and 20th century. Highly influential social science scholars, such as Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim, will be discussed during 8 sessions. Combined with small tests, based on the video’s and recommended readings, the participants will be encouraged to dive deeply into the complex texts and get familiar with classical sociological concepts that are still very relevant today.

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Bart van Heerikhuizen
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Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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週

週 1

完成時間為 2 小時

Session 1: Classical Sociological Theory - An Introduction

In this session the field of classical sociological theory will be introduced. It explains the historical roots of sociology. It shows you why classical sociological theories are still important in modern societies and it explains the Aims and Claims of this Course.

完成時間為 2 小時

8 個視頻（總計 45 分鐘）, 3 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

8 個視頻

1.1 What is this course about?5分鐘

1.2 Implicit Theories in Everyday Life5分鐘

1.3 What is Sociological Theory?4分鐘

1.4 Founding Fathers5分鐘

1.5 Sociology in the Modern Industrial Age5分鐘

1.6 Linking Classical to Contemporary Theories6分鐘

1.7 The Sociological Theoretical Field6分鐘

1.8 Aims and Claims of this Course5分鐘

3 個閱讀材料

Welcome note10分鐘

Transcripts10分鐘

Classical Sociological Theory - An Introduction10分鐘

1 個練習

Classical Sociological Theory - An Introduction30分鐘

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週 2

完成時間為 1 小時

Session 2: Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733) and Adam Smith (1723-1790)

This session explains the work of Adam Smith. It shows you how a poem written by Bernard Mandeville inspired Adam Smith. Adam Smith's theory shines light on the consequences of industrialization. You will learn what the consequences are of the Division of Labour.

完成時間為 1 小時

7 個視頻（總計 44 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

7 個視頻

2.1 The Fable of the Bees7分鐘

2.2 The Invisible Hand6分鐘

2.3 The Division of Labour5分鐘

2.4 The Wealth of Nations6分鐘

2.5 Exchange and Self-interest5分鐘

2.6 Social Stratification6分鐘

2.7 The Importance of Adam Smith6分鐘

1 個閱讀材料

Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733) and Adam Smith (1723-1790)10分鐘

1 個練習

Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733) and Adam Smith (1723-1790)30分鐘

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週 3

完成時間為 1 小時

Session 3: Auguste Comte (1798-1857)

This session will cover the author of the word “sociology”, August Comte. He often engaged in theorizing the social world in order to attempt to discover invariant laws. Terms like “positivism”, “the law of the three stages” and “Functionalism” are prominent topics in this session. Comte believed that positivism could both advance science (theory) and change the ways people live their lives (practice).

完成時間為 1 小時

8 個視頻（總計 48 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

8 個視頻

3.1 Religious and Scientific Knowledge5分鐘

3.2 The Law of the Three Stages of the Human Mind7分鐘

3.3 Sociology as a Means to Establish Social Harmony5分鐘

3.4 The Law of the Classification of Sciences6分鐘

3.5 Religious Thought as Starting Point5分鐘

3.6 Comte’s Religion of Humanity6分鐘

3.7 Early Functionalism5分鐘

3.8 The Importance of Auguste Comte5分鐘

1 個閱讀材料

Auguste Comte (1798-1857)10分鐘

1 個練習

Auguste Comte (1798-1857)30分鐘

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週 4

完成時間為 1 小時

Session 4: Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)

Tocqueville’s works shaped 19th-century discussions of liberalism and equality, and were rediscovered in the 20th century as sociologists debated the causes and cures of tyranny and revolutions. His famous work “Democracy in America” remains widely read and even more widely quoted. This session will cover Tocqueville’s most important ideas.

完成時間為 1 小時

8 個視頻（總計 48 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

8 個視頻

4.1 Tocqueville as a Precursor of Modern Sociology5分鐘

4.2 An Aristocratic Perspective6分鐘

4.3 On Democratisation6分鐘

4.4 The Dominance of the Middle-Class5分鐘

4.5 The Dangers of Centralisation5分鐘

4.6 Grassroots Politics as the Heart of Democracy6分鐘

4.7 ‘Revolutions Will Become Rare’5分鐘

4.8 Tocqueville’s Predictions5分鐘

1 個閱讀材料

Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)10分鐘

1 個練習

Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)30分鐘

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週 5

完成時間為 2 小時

Session 5: Karl Marx (1818-1883)

The German philosopher, radical economist, and revolutionary leader Karl Marx founded modern "scientific" socialism. His basic ideas, known as Marxism, form the foundation of socialist and communist movements throughout the world. Several topics like alienation, class struggle, and capitalism will be covered in this week's session.

完成時間為 2 小時

8 個視頻（總計 50 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

8 個視頻

5.1 The Unexpected Force of Social Thought5分鐘

5.2 Economic Chains of Interdependency6分鐘

5.3 Homo Faber6分鐘

5.4 Alienation6分鐘

5.5 Class Struggle6分鐘

5.6 Caught in the Capitalist System6分鐘

5.7 Class Consciousness5分鐘

5.8 Marx’s Predictions5分鐘

1 個閱讀材料

Karl Marx (1818-1883)10分鐘

1 個練習

Karl Marx (1818-1883)30分鐘

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週 6

完成時間為 2 小時

Session 6: Émile Durkheim (1858-1917)

When thinking of Durkheim, one thinks of social facts. According to Durkheim these social facts are the social structures and cultural norms and values that are external to, and coercive over, individuals. Durkheim argues that two social facts, in particular, influence suicide rates: integration, and regulation. This session will cover the views of Durkheim on topics like solidarity, suicide, and religion.

完成時間為 2 小時

8 個視頻（總計 51 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

8 個視頻

6.1 Establishing a New Science5分鐘

6.2 Mechanic and Organic Solidarity6分鐘

6.3 Social Facts7分鐘

6.4 Suicide, a Sociological Study6分鐘

6.5 Egoistic and Altruistic Suicide5分鐘

6.6 Anomic and Fatalistic Suicide6分鐘

6.7 The Elementary Forms of Religious Life6分鐘

6.8 The Social Functions of Religion6分鐘

1 個閱讀材料

Émile Durkheim (1858-1917)10分鐘

1 個練習

Émile Durkheim (1858-1917)30分鐘

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週 7

完成時間為 2 小時

Session 7: Max Weber (1864-1920)

This week shines a light on the work of Max Weber. From social action, verstehen, and ideal types to rationalisation and his famous work on the Protestant Ethic. Weber's theory of society tried to account for the manner in which various symbolic factors take part in establishing social status, stratification and inequality. His influence still runs throughout the realms of politics, religion and economics.

完成時間為 2 小時

8 個視頻（總計 51 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

8 個視頻

7.1 Value-Free Sociology6分鐘

7.2 Understanding Social Action7分鐘

7.3 The Ideal Type6分鐘

7.4 Methodological Individualism6分鐘

7.5 The Four Ideal Types of Social Action6分鐘

7.6 The Three Ideal Types of Authority5分鐘

7.7 Rationalisation5分鐘

7.8 The Protestant Ethic and The Spirit of Capitalism6分鐘

1 個閱讀材料

Max Weber (1864-1920)10分鐘

1 個練習

Max Weber (1864-1920)30分鐘

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週 8

完成時間為 2 小時

Session 8: Norbert Elias (1897-1990)

Elias is the last of the Classical Sociologists. Elias' theory focusses on long term trends, with his so called process or figurational sociology. He shows us how the civilisation proces can be explained in terms like Self-Constraint and Figurations.

完成時間為 2 小時

8 個視頻（總計 54 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗

8 個視頻

8.1 The Last of the Great Classic Sociologists5分鐘

8.2 Introduction to the Civilizing Process6分鐘

8.3 The Social Constraint Towards Self-Constraint8分鐘

8.4 The Conditions of Civilisation6分鐘

8.5 The Importance of Norbert Elias6分鐘

8.6 A Base for Contemporary Studies7分鐘

8.7 Figurational Processes6分鐘

8.8 Classical Sociological Theories: a Focus on Long Term Trends6分鐘

1 個閱讀材料

Norbert Elias (1897-1990)10分鐘

1 個練習

Norbert Elias (1897-1990)30分鐘

完成時間為 1 小時

Classical Sociological Theory Final Test

This is the final test. This test contains 87 question. To pass this test you need to answer at least 57 questions correct.

完成時間為 1 小時

1 個練習

Final Test30分鐘

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古典社会学理论