Classical Sociological Theory
Fourth Edition
Edited by
Craig Calhoun, Joseph Gerteis, James Moody, Steven Pfaff,and Indermohan Virk
This edition first published 2022
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Names: Calhoun, Craig J., 1952- editor. | Gerteis, Joseph, 1970- editor. | Moody, James W., editor. | Pfaff, Steven, 1970- editor. | Virk, Indermohan, editor. | John Wiley & Sons, publisher.
Title: Classical sociological theory / edited by Craig Calhoun, Joseph Gerteis, James Moody, Steven Pfaff, Indermohan Virk.
Description: Fourth edition. | Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, 2022. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2021052709 (print) | LCCN 2021052710 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119527367 (paperback) | ISBN 9781119527381 (pdf) | ISBN 9781119527336 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Sociology--History. | Sociology--Philosophy.
Classification: LCC HM435 .C53 2022 (print) | LCC HM435 (ebook) | DDC 301.01--dc23/eng/20211207
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021052709 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021052710
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Contents
1 Cover
7 Part I Precursors to Sociological Theory Introduction to Part I 1 Of the Natural Condition and the Commonwealth (from Leviathan) 2 Of the Social Contract (from The Social Contract) 3 What is Enlightenment? (from Immanuel Kant, The Philosophy of Kant) 4 The Wealth of Nations (from The Wealth of Nations)
8 Part II Liberal Theories of Social Order Introduction to Part II 5 Influence of Democracy on the Feelings of the Americans (from Democracy in America) 6 Tyranny of the Majority (from Democracy in America) 7 What Sort of Despotism Democratic Nations Have to Fear (from Democracy in America) 8 Society in America (from Society in America) 9 A Belated Industry 10 Freedom in a Complex Society (from The Great Transformation)
9 Part III The Sociological Theory of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels Introduction to Part III 11 The German Ideology (from The German Ideology, Part One)