The article by Michael Burawoy explores the evolution and current state of public sociology, a field that aims to engage sociology with broader public audiences and social issues. Drawing on Walter Benjamin's concept of the angel of history, Burawoy reflects on how sociology has historically sought to order the chaos of modernity and salvage progress, but often ends up conserving the status quo. He argues that the discipline's original passion for social justice and equality has been channeled into academic credentials and specialized knowledge, leading to a disconnect between the sociological ethos and the world it studies. Burawoy identifies four types of sociology: professional, policy, public, and critical. Professional sociology focuses on research and theory, policy sociology serves client-defined goals, public sociology engages in dialogic relations with publics, and critical sociology examines the foundations and biases of professional sociology. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the internal complexity of each type of sociology and the need for a shared ethos among them to ensure the discipline's vitality. The article discusses the challenges and opportunities of public sociology, including the tension between academic and extra-academic audiences, the role of sociologists in public debates, and the importance of engaging with diverse publics. It highlights the need for sociologists to define human categories and create new publics, such as those formed around issues like AIDS, breast cancer, and LGBTQ+ rights. Burawoy also addresses the career trajectories of sociologists, noting how their habits and dispositions can drive them to move between different quadrants of the sociological labor division. Finally, he discusses the normative model of public sociology and its potential pathologies, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that combines reflexive and instrumental knowledge. The article concludes by advocating for a more integrated and engaged sociology that addresses both academic and public concerns, ultimately aiming to regenerate the moral fiber of the discipline.The article by Michael Burawoy explores the evolution and current state of public sociology, a field that aims to engage sociology with broader public audiences and social issues. Drawing on Walter Benjamin's concept of the angel of history, Burawoy reflects on how sociology has historically sought to order the chaos of modernity and salvage progress, but often ends up conserving the status quo. He argues that the discipline's original passion for social justice and equality has been channeled into academic credentials and specialized knowledge, leading to a disconnect between the sociological ethos and the world it studies. Burawoy identifies four types of sociology: professional, policy, public, and critical. Professional sociology focuses on research and theory, policy sociology serves client-defined goals, public sociology engages in dialogic relations with publics, and critical sociology examines the foundations and biases of professional sociology. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the internal complexity of each type of sociology and the need for a shared ethos among them to ensure the discipline's vitality. The article discusses the challenges and opportunities of public sociology, including the tension between academic and extra-academic audiences, the role of sociologists in public debates, and the importance of engaging with diverse publics. It highlights the need for sociologists to define human categories and create new publics, such as those formed around issues like AIDS, breast cancer, and LGBTQ+ rights. Burawoy also addresses the career trajectories of sociologists, noting how their habits and dispositions can drive them to move between different quadrants of the sociological labor division. Finally, he discusses the normative model of public sociology and its potential pathologies, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that combines reflexive and instrumental knowledge. The article concludes by advocating for a more integrated and engaged sociology that addresses both academic and public concerns, ultimately aiming to regenerate the moral fiber of the discipline.