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Who among the following is regarded as technological determinist of social change?
E. Durkheim
W.F. Ogburn
Pitrim A. Sorokin
Thorstein Veblen
- Emile Durkheim (Option 1): He focused on social facts, collective conscience, and how society maintains its cohesion, but did not emphasize technology as a primary driver of social change.
- W.F. Ogburn (Option 2): He is well known for the theory of "cultural lag" and is considered a technological determinist. He argued that technological innovation is the main engine behind social change and societal adjustments.
- Pitirim A. Sorokin (Option 3): He analyzed social and cultural change with a focus on values (ideational vs. sensate culture), but didn’t prioritize technology as the central factor.
- Thorstein Veblen (Option 4): He explored the influence of technology especially on economics and institutions, but did not map all social change primarily to technological causes.
Correct Answer:
W.F. Ogburn (Option 2) is regarded as the technological determinist among them.
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