Who Said ‘Man is a Social Animal’

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'Man is a social animal' was quoted by:

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'Man is a social animal' was quoted by:

  1. Aristotle ✓ Correct
  2. August Comte
  3. J.P. Leagans
  4. Adam Smith
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Correct Answer: Aristotle

The famous quote 'Man is a social animal' was given by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 BC). He emphasized that humans naturally live in social groups and cannot thrive in isolation.

Important 'Who Said What' in Extension Education
  • Aristotle — 'Man is a social animal'
  • August Comte — Father of Sociology; coined the term 'Sociology' (Socius = companion + logos = study)
  • J.P. Leagans — Father of Extension Education; 'To Do', 'By Doing', 'For Doing' are fundamental objectives; described KASA components
  • E.M. Rogers — Adoption Process & Adopter Categories (Diffusion of Innovations)
  • Edgar Dale — Cone of Experience (1965)
  • Wilson and Gallup — AIDCAS steps of extension teaching

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