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The Methodological Problem Of History And Sociology (in Arabic)
Auther : Atef A. Fouad
This essay deals with the methodological problem of history and sociology. Besides, it concentrates on the probability of interdependence between the two disciplines. Socio-historical phenomena are the principal core of this essay, because it tries to formulate a new formula for both historians and sociologists.
This formula is an elementary conception. It depends upon the manifestations of similarity rather than the manifestations of differences between sociology and history, the most important issue this essay discusses is the issue of (explanation) as a core of socio-historical studies. Furthermore, there are some issues related to 9explanation) such as hypotheses. Theory, laws, predication, and control. This essay considers such issues. Finally, this essay tries to explain how socio-historical studies can establish a synthesis depending upon the consequences of analysis and explanation of any socio-historical phenomenon such as political leader ship.