The History of Sociological Ideas: From Modernity to Postmodernity

Module code: SAC4016-B

Module Aims

You will explore how different models of humanity relate to different models of social organisation and historical development. You will investigate the importance of ideas in history and the light they shed on significant social developments and processes. You will consider the extent to which Postmodern approaches to history might necessitate new interpretations of the past. In the course of the module, you will encounter a selection of thinkers from around the world.

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