DISS DEFINING SOCIAL SCIENCE WEEK 3.pptx

1. DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN
THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
BIBLE L. PALAWAN, LPT

2. OBJECTIVE
• Define Social Science as the study of society.
• Recognize the importance of studying Social Science.

3. SOCIAL SCIENCE AS THE
STUDY OF SOCIETY
“Science is the great
instrument for Social Change”
Arthur Balfur

4. During Medieval Period, universities
mainly relied on religious traditions
and the bible to explain the nature of
universe and human place– which we
called rationalization

5. SOCIAL SCIENCE
FIELD OF HUMAN KNOWLEDGE
THAT DEAL WITH ALL ASPECTS OF
HUMAN BEINGS

6. WHAT ARE THE REASONS TO STUDY SOCIAL
SCIENCE?
• Fascinating to try and figure out why
humans do what they do.
• How people manipulated to make
decisions.

7. OVERALL, THEN, IT IS IMPORTANT TO
STUDY SOCIAL SCIENCES SO THAT WE
CAN GET SORTS OF INFORMATION
THAT CAN HELP US TO CREATE
BETTER SOCIETIES. WE DO NOT
TOTALLY UNDERSTAND HUMAN ON
WHY THEY DO SUCH THINGS, BUT IT
IS BETTER TO UNDERSTAND IT

8. Why is it important to understand
ourselves through Social Science?

9. TRUE/FALSE

10. Social Science can be used
to study and understand
society.

11. Socialization affects the
overall cultural practices
of a society but it does not
shape one self-image.

12. Most social scientists
believe heredity is the
most important factor
influencing human
development.

13. Social science perspective
can be used to address
issue or problem.

14. Society refers to a people
who share a culture and
territory.

15. Distinguish Social and
Natural Sciences and
Humanities

16. Distinguish Social and
Natural Sciences and
Humanities

17. What is Natural
Sciences?

18. Natural Sciences
Focus: The physical and natural world
Method: Observation, experimentation, and scientific
method
Examples: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science
Goal: To understand natural phenomena and laws of
nature through measurable data

19. Social Sciences
Focus: Human behavior, society, and social
relationships
Method: Observation, surveys, case studies,
statistics, and analysis of social patterns
Examples: Sociology, Psychology, Economics,
Political Science, Anthropology
Goal: To explain how individuals and groups
interact within society

20. Humanities
Focus: Human culture, expression, and
experience
Method: Critical analysis, interpretation, and
reflection
Examples: History, Philosophy, Literature, Arts,
Religion
Goal: To explore meaning, values, identity, and
the human condition through creative and
historical perspectives