UPSC Sociology Optional 2017 Paper I Q.2B — Positivism and its critique

upsc cse main — Sociology optional paper (2017), Paper I, Question 2B (20 marks, about 250 words).

Section: Section A | Type: Optional question

Syllabus mapping: Chapter 2 — Sociology As Science | Topic c — Positivism and its critique.

Question: Examine the basic postulates of positivism and post-positivism.

Section A

2.(b)

Examine the basic postulates of positivism and post-positivism.

20 Marks 250 words Sociology As Science Positivism and its critique

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