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==History==
==History==
The term sociology was coined by [[Auguste Comte]] in 1839. Comte is also the father of [[positivism]].<ref>Pickering, M. (2007). Auguste Comte. In J. Scott (Ed.), ''Fifty key sociologists: the formative theorists'' (pp. 21-26). New York: Routledge.</ref> Comte's theory of positivism limits knowledge to the observable, and is crucial in approaching sociology as a science. The study of society dates back to Greek philosophers, however it was not distinguished as its own field of study until Comte.
The term sociology was coined by [[Auguste Comte]] in 1839. Comte is also the father of [[positivism]].<ref>Pickering, M. (2007). Auguste Comte. In J. Scott (Ed.), ''Fifty key sociologists: the formative theorists'' (pp. 21-26). New York: Routledge.</ref> Comte's theory of positivism limits knowledge to the observable, and is crucial in approaching sociology as a science. The study of society dates back to Greek philosophers, however it was not distinguished as its own field of study until Comte.
== Sociological concept of social trust ==
''See also:'' [[Social trust]]
[[Social trust]] refers to the general [[belief]] that people within a [[society]] will behave [[ethics|ethically]] and reliably follow social [[norm]]s/values. This enables cooperation and stability within a society. Social trust is considered a key element for a well-functioning society.
==Key Theories==
==Key Theories==