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pseudosociology en · NOUN

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Etymology

From pseudo- + sociology.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) A false or superficial version of sociology.
   • In this way, the sociological view appropriate to the Marxist theory of law became a pseudosociology […] 2012, R. Treves, Norms and Actions: National Reports on Sociology of Law, →ISBN:
   • Real theological thinking was thinking with the mind of Christ, not engaging in what he termed pseudopsychology, pseudosociology, and pseudo-social work. 2009, Michael Ford, Wounded Prophet: A Portrait of Henri J.M. Nouwen, →ISBN, page 8:
   • As a result, concern for the salvation of souls has been replaced by pseudosociology, pop psychology, and humanist theology. 1988 May 6, Robert McClory, “The Divine Right”, in Chicago Reader, archived from the original on 25 Oct 2020:

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pseudophilosophy · pseudoscience · pseudopsychology