Rahmatullah
Sociology Doctoral Program, Makassar State University, Makassar, South Sulawesi

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Power, Knowledge, and Language Hegemony from the Perspective of Michel Foucault Rahmatullah; Arlin Adam; Syamsu A. Kamaruddin
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 6 No. 1: January 2024 - International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v6i1.4746

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Philosophy is present to answer human questions that are not addressed by other fields of knowledge. Every branch of knowledge begins with philosophy and ends with art. This means that all sciences, both natural and social sciences, originate from philosophy before undergoing further development. As the foundation of knowledge, philosophy questions sciences based on ontological, epistemological, and axiological aspects. This paper is compiled from a literature review (library research method) of Foucault's works, the works of theorists mapping Foucault's social thoughts, and research based on Foucault's approach. The literature study method is a study used to gather information and data with the help of various materials available in the library, such as documents, books, magazines, and so on. Many contributions have been made by Foucault to the intellectual world, whether in philosophy, culture, social, political, or artistic fields. One of Foucault's significant contributions in philosophy and politics is his concept of power. Therefore, acquiring knowledge through educational programs requires power, in this case, referring to proficient language abilities, and conversely, gaining power requires knowledge. Knowledge indeed holds power and brings about authority, and obtaining knowledge also requires authority. The results of this thinking can be observed in real-life, such as in the United States, which has become a superpower due to the abundance of information received and language hegemony that demonstrates a balance of power.
The Three Stages Law of Auguste Comte and Its Contribution to the Study of Sociology Rahmatullah; Shermina Oruh; Andi Agustang
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 6 No. 1: January 2024 - International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v6i1.4814

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This article aims to explain Auguste Comte's three-stage law of epistemology in the theory of social change, namely the theological, metaphysical, and positive stages, and to explore its relevance to the study of sociology. The article employs qualitative research with a literature review approach. This method is utilized to gather information and data through various materials available in the library, such as documents, books, magazines, and so on. Comte attempts to elucidate that social change occurs in three stages: the Theological Stage (fictional), the Metaphysical Stage (abstract), and the Positive Stage (scientific). These three stages are considered universal laws that generalize the evolution of society throughout its history. Comte proposes that the positive stage represents the pinnacle of human thought evolution, and sociology, as a science, should adopt a positivistic approach focused on empirical analysis and objective observation to understand the structure and function of society. The positive stage is viewed as the culmination and highest point in the development of human intelligence, where humans seek to understand all relationships within the order of nature through scientific approaches and empirical data. This pursuit aims to shape human intelligence for more advanced and progressive living.