IASbaba’s TLP Sociology Optional 2017 [13th July]: Day 4

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Q. Write short answers of the following questions in about 150-200 words each: (2×10 = 20 Marks)

1. Historical Materialism
2. Fact, Value and Objectivity

Answer the following questions in about 300 words each: (3×20 = 60 Marks)

1. Compare and contrast positivist and non-positivist methodologies.
2. Comment on the reasons why neo-idealists and symbolic integrationists are critical of ‘positivism’ in Sociology.
3. How is objectivity different from value neutrality? Discuss with reference to Weber’s views on methodology.