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  Introduction In simplest of terms, the evolution of sociology is rooted in the visions of various individuals who wanted to study human behavior, the formulation of societies, and the reasons behind their transformation. From the 1800s and until now, such thinkers have provided us with unparalleled insights. Instead of stating the thinkers pretending in form of paragraphs, given below is the efficient timeline of all the prominent thinkers and the pivotal milestones in sociology. The First Thinkers (1800s) Theodor Adorno (1903-1969) and Max Horkeimer (1895-1969) – During the early 1800s, known to be the pioneers of sociological research and the inter-war period. Auguste Comte (1798-1857) – Credited to be ‘The Father of Sociology’, he asserted the fact that society can be studied scientifically. Harriet  Martineau (1802-1876) – The first female sociologist who passionately fought social injustice and marked an active interest in the disenfranchised groups. Herbert Spencer (...

Auguste Comte The Father of Sociology and Founder of Positivism Key Insights on Auguste Comte The Founder of Sociology Auguste Comte (1798–1857) is known as "the father of sociology" for creating the term and establishing it as a scientific discipline, although some scholars emphasize the role of Emil Durkheim in subsequent institutionalization. The philosophy of his positivism, which prioritizes empirical, scientific knowledge over spiritual or religious interpretations, laid the foundation of modern social sciences and influenced thinkers such as John Stuart Mill and Herbert Spencer. Comte's "three-phase law" - religious, metaphysical and positive - suggests human thoughts and society evolve towards scientific rationality, a concept that has launched debate due to its deterministic attitude of progress. While his early works focused on the rational reorganization of society, his later "religion of humanity" introduced a secular belief focused on altr...