This paper will discuss the nature of sociology in a brief history. By examining the founders of the culture of social thought as a science, will e examined here with an emphasis on the theories of Auguste Comte, Max Weber, Karl Marx, who helped start what was later to be called sociology. BY understanding these greater men of science, we can see how this history of thought began; as well discover the means in which they justified their positions. August Comte will be the justification for the true development of sociology in the beginnings of this field. 7 pgs. bibliography lists 8 sources.