Pure Sociology
E191913
Pure Sociology is a foundational 1903 work by American sociologist Lester Frank Ward that systematically outlines his theory of sociology as a science capable of guiding social progress through rational planning and reform.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Pure Sociology canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Pure Sociology Context triple: [Lester Frank Ward, notableWork, Pure Sociology]
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A.
The Study of Sociology
The Study of Sociology is an 1873 work by Herbert Spencer that lays out his early systematic approach to sociological theory and methodology.
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The Principles of Sociology
The Principles of Sociology is a foundational 19th-century work by Herbert Spencer that systematically applies evolutionary theory to the study and organization of human societies.
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Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology at Presidency College, Kolkata is an academic unit dedicated to the study and research of social structures, institutions, and contemporary social issues.
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Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology at Quaid-i-Azam University is an academic unit dedicated to teaching and research on social structures, institutions, and contemporary societal issues in Pakistan and beyond.
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E.
Social Sciences
Social Sciences is an academic field that studies human society and social relationships through disciplines such as sociology, psychology, economics, political science, and anthropology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Pure Sociology Target entity description: Pure Sociology is a foundational 1903 work by American sociologist Lester Frank Ward that systematically outlines his theory of sociology as a science capable of guiding social progress through rational planning and reform.
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A.
The Study of Sociology
The Study of Sociology is an 1873 work by Herbert Spencer that lays out his early systematic approach to sociological theory and methodology.
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B.
The Principles of Sociology
The Principles of Sociology is a foundational 19th-century work by Herbert Spencer that systematically applies evolutionary theory to the study and organization of human societies.
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C.
Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology at Presidency College, Kolkata is an academic unit dedicated to the study and research of social structures, institutions, and contemporary social issues.
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D.
Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology at Quaid-i-Azam University is an academic unit dedicated to teaching and research on social structures, institutions, and contemporary societal issues in Pakistan and beyond.
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E.
Social Sciences
Social Sciences is an academic field that studies human society and social relationships through disciplines such as sociology, psychology, economics, political science, and anthropology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ sociology book ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
planned social evolution
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use of sociology in public policy ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
guide social progress through rational planning
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guide social reform through scientific sociology ⓘ |
| author | Lester Frank Ward ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizes | laissez-faire social philosophy ⓘ |
| defines | telesis as conscious social guidance of evolution ⓘ |
| describes | theory of sociology as a science ⓘ |
| firstEditionYear | 1903 ⓘ |
| followedBy | Applied Sociology ⓘ |
| genre |
social theory
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sociology ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
American sociology
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progressive era social thought ⓘ |
| hasPart |
analysis of social forces
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discussion of social control ⓘ discussion of social progress ⓘ theoretical foundations of sociology ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
Progressive Era
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surface form:
Progressive Era in the United States
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| intendedAudience |
scholars of sociology
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social reformers ⓘ |
| isConsidered |
a classic of early sociological theory
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a foundational work in American sociology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
social planning
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social progress ⓘ social reform ⓘ sociology ⓘ |
| notableConcept | telesis ⓘ |
| pageCount | over 600 pages ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication | New York City ⓘ |
| proposes | sociocracy guided by scientific knowledge ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1903 ⓘ |
| publisher |
The Macmillan Company
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surface form:
Macmillan Company
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| structure | systematic treatise ⓘ |
| theoreticalOrientation |
evolutionary sociology
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positivist sociology ⓘ reformist ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | modern industrial society ⓘ |
| viewsSociologyAs |
a practical science
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a tool for social engineering ⓘ |
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Subject: Pure Sociology Description of subject: Pure Sociology is a foundational 1903 work by American sociologist Lester Frank Ward that systematically outlines his theory of sociology as a science capable of guiding social progress through rational planning and reform.
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