Sociology and common sense
Key points
- Sociological perspective
- Common sense vs. Sociology
- Empirical vs. Intuitive knowledge
Previous year questions
Questions asked from this topic in UPSC Sociology Optional:
- What is common sense? How are common knowledge and sociology related to each other? Explain.
- Discuss the relationship between sociology and political science.
- Do you think that common sense is the starting point of social research? What are its advantages and limitations? Explain.
- How is Sociology related to common sense?
- The focal point of Sociology rests on interaction. How do you distinguish it from common sense?
- Is sociology common sense? Give reasons in support of your argument.