In Your Sociology Class You Are Asked to Briefly Describe

Multiple Choice

In your sociology class you are asked to briefly describe the importance of sociological theory as proposed by the four classical thinkers. Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Although the four thinkers differ in their views somewhat, overall they share a number of similarities such as the underlying goal of achieving freedom, liberty and equality in society. As well each of them is focused on understanding the social atmosphere in order to make broad social change.
B) The four thinkers have very different ways of understanding the social world. Because society is so complex, it is necessary to have more than one way to look at the world. Having different perspectives gives us many ideas to help us exercise our sociological imagination in order to contextualize the human experience.
C) The four thinkers share some similarities in the way they understand society yet each of the views are independent of each other. It is important that each of the thinkers looks to understand a different part of society so we can then know the right way to view our society.
D) Each of the four thinkers believes that their own perspective and view of the social world is the right one. We need to have a number of ways to look at society so we can compare them and determine which is right and which is wrong.