A work on the concept of social change that puts forward the paradigm of historical change as an alternative to the functionalist theory of evolutionary change. It shows that, in attempting to provide a theory of social change, functionalism reveals itself as a species of 'frozen' evolutionism.
A work on the concept of social change that puts forward the paradigm of historical change as an alternative to the functionalist theory of evolutiona...
This is an introduction to sociology in a world context, and a guide to the major themes, problems and controversies in contemporary sociology. It connects sociology with the broad themes of modern social and political thought.
This is an introduction to sociology in a world context, and a guide to the major themes, problems and controversies in contemporary sociology. It con...
Paul de Man (literary critic, literary philosopher, and 'American deconstructionist') changed the landscape of criticism through his rigorous theories and writings. Here, Norris addresses de Man's relationship to philosophical thinking in the post-Kantian tradition and much more.
Paul de Man (literary critic, literary philosopher, and 'American deconstructionist') changed the landscape of criticism through his rigorous theories...
First published in 1978, this reissue presents a seminal philosophical work by professor Putnam, in which he puts forward a conception of knowledge which makes ethics, practical knowledge and non-mathematic parts of the social sciences just as much parts of 'knowledge' as the sciences themselves.
First published in 1978, this reissue presents a seminal philosophical work by professor Putnam, in which he puts forward a conception of knowledge wh...
This essay in the interpretation of radical social thought deals mainly with the radical theorists rather than the doctrines of social and political movements, but makes an exception in an important discussion of the new radicalism of the 1960s.
This essay in the interpretation of radical social thought deals mainly with the radical theorists rather than the doctrines of social and political m...
Putnam's essay concerns itself with the ontological problem in the philosophy of logic and mathematics - that is, the issue of whether the abstract entities spoken of in logic and mathematics really exist.
Putnam's essay concerns itself with the ontological problem in the philosophy of logic and mathematics - that is, the issue of whether the abstract en...
This collection of essays embodies a conception of sociological thought as a critical analysis of social theories and doctrines, of social institutions and political regimes, and of recent social movements.
This collection of essays embodies a conception of sociological thought as a critical analysis of social theories and doctrines, of social institution...
Originally published in 1978, this important work, by one of the leading European social theorists, is arguably the best introduction to the hermeneutic tradition as a whole. It is designed to help students of sociology and philosophy place the problems of "understanding social science" in their historical and philosophical context. It does so by presenting the major current in sociological thought as responses to the challenge of hermeneutics. The idea that true knowledge of social life can be attained only if human conduct is seen as meaningful action whose meaning is accordingly grasped...
Originally published in 1978, this important work, by one of the leading European social theorists, is arguably the best introduction to the hermen...
The concept of potential plays a prominent role in the thinking of parents, educators and planners. This book aims to demythologize the concept of potential. It shows the roots of potential in genuine aspects of human nature, and offers an interpretation of policy-making in education.
The concept of potential plays a prominent role in the thinking of parents, educators and planners. This book aims to demythologize the concept of pot...
Ambiguity, vagueness and metaphor are pervasive features of language, deserving of systematic study in their own right. This book offers a consecutive study of these features from a philosphical point of view, providing analyses of each and treating their relations to one another.
Ambiguity, vagueness and metaphor are pervasive features of language, deserving of systematic study in their own right. This book offers a consecutive...
