Arguments and Actions in Social Theory
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Author Description
Exploring the philosophy of social science, where claims about the nature, intellectual value and utility of social theorizing are routinely disputed, this book argues that social theorizing comprises a wide diversity of situation-bound attempts to make practical sense of shifting circumstances. Placing theorists within the social world this study shows how theorizing is both bounded and creative, how imagination and creativity builds upon the resources of tradition and how such an awareness is the basis of dialogue with other traditions, cultures and ways of making sense of the world.--Jacket.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the nature and practice of social theorizing within the philosophy of social science. It argues that social theorizing is not a monolithic pursuit but a diverse collection of situation-bound efforts to understand evolving circumstances. By situating theorists within their social contexts, the study demonstrates how creativity and imagination are shaped by tradition, and how this awareness fosters dialogue across different perspectives and cultures.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Exploration of the philosophy of social science.
- Analysis of disputes regarding the nature, value, and utility of social theorizing.
- Argument that social theorizing involves diverse, situation-bound attempts to make practical sense of circumstances.
- Examination of how theorists are situated within the social world.
- Discussion of how theorizing is both bounded and creative.
- Exploration of how imagination and creativity build upon the resources of tradition.
- Emphasis on awareness of tradition as a basis for dialogue with other traditions, cultures, and ways of making sense of the world.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is positioned as an exploration of the philosophy of social science, focusing on the contested nature of social theorizing. It presents an argument for understanding theorizing as a practical, context-dependent activity that draws on tradition and fosters inter-cultural dialogue. The framing suggests a work aimed at academics and students within sociology and philosophy of science, likely engaging with theoretical debates and methodological considerations.
Page Count:
189
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
0230576001
ISBN-13:
9780230576001
Non-Fiction
Politics
Philosophy
Science
Sociology
Social Science
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