The basis of structural functionalism comes from the work of the French philosopher _____ considered the father of sociology, and the French sociologist _____ whose work was central to the development of sociology as a whole and structural functionalism in particular.

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Auguste Comte is considered the father of sociology and his work laid the groundwork for the development of the discipline. Émile Durkheim's work was central to the development of sociology and he is often considered the founder of the structural functionalist perspective in sociology.

The Basis of Structural Functionalism Comes from the Work of the French