What kind of mind does all great sociologists possess? According to C. Wright Mills, the answer is a “sociological imagination.” It’s the ability to see society and social issues from many different perspectives.
By doing this, we can better understand how our actions affect others and create more just social relationships. New sections are bolded. What Kind of Mind Does All Great Sociologists Possess? According to C. Wright Mills, the answer is a “sociological imagination.
It’s the ability to see society and social issues from many different perspectives. By doing this, we can better understand how our actions affect others and create more just social relationships.
Some people might think that all sociologists use their imaginations when they study society, but there is a qualitative difference in these two mindsets: those who only observe without seeing any way that one could change things (the scientist) versus those who want not only to know what society looks like now but also imagine possible futures for it (the activist).
