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-Karl Marx espoused using sociological research to institute social change, especially with respect to the poor. What other German sociologist felt that sociological research should be solely scientific and free from any of the researcher's beliefs?

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Max Weber, a German sociologist, disagreed with Marx that social research should be used to facilitate change. Instead, Weber proposed that the sociologist should gain and understanding of society through research but not seek to change society based upon their findings.

Theory History -Karl Marx Espoused Using Sociological Research to Institute Social Change