On the theoretical and empirical development of “Synthetic Sociology”

Abstract

In this paper I would like to discuss the basic concepts of “synthetic sociology” developed and established by Dr. Shinmei and its problems which contribute to the development of the field in the following two points summarily.
1. Methodological problem : The problem of “total interrelation” of the areas constituting the “society in the wider meaning” as the strategic point, or frame of reference, synthetization in synthetic sociology.
2. Problems concerning substantial and realistic developmets of synthetic sociology ;
a. Problem in conceiving the “society in the wider meaning” as the modern or contemporary nation society.
b. Problem of areas as the constituting elements of the “society in the wider meaning”.
c. Problem of the two phases of integration and opposition (separation) concerning “total interrelation”.
In effect, I would like to point, at least in our time, that synthetic sociology develops in a substantial form as various kinds of special sociology in terms of synthetic sociology.