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Sceptical Sociology (RLE Social Theory)

Author : John Carroll
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317651219
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Sceptical Sociology (RLE Social Theory) written by John Carroll and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Carroll contends that since 1918 sociology has distinguished itself by making society appear as dull as it is at its worst. Using barbaric jargon, legalistic syntax and vacuous statistical tables, and driven by an obsession with the humdrum, it has exhibited some of the worst traits of the culture it should have been laying bare. Sceptical Sociology examines where sociology went wrong, and what ought to be done to transform it into a worthwhile enterprise. In a series of studies of contemporary Western society, the author puts into practice the principles of a ‘sceptical sociology’. There are enquiries into the cleanliness compulsion among housewives, the conflicting dream and reality of the tourist, the moral centrality of the car, the tactics of the latest shopping palaces. There is an allegory on fur hats, a dark portrait of a typical modern marriage, a putting of intellectuals in their place, and a pursuit of the sociology of space through the universal longing for home. The author contends that sociology ought to be the important stories about a society and its times, well told. Sceptical Sociology attempts to show that it can be well done.

Sceptical Sociology

Author : John Carroll
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780858161641
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book Sceptical Sociology written by John Carroll and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Practical Skeptic

Author : Lisa J. McIntyre
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN 13 : 9781559349543
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (495 download)

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Download or read book The Practical Skeptic written by Lisa J. McIntyre and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a conceptual organizing framework, "The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in Sociology" is a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Written in a lively, very conversational style -- witness such chapter titles as "Science and Fuzzy Objects: Specialization in Sociology" and "Who's Afraid of Sociology?" --, McIntyre uses numerous pedagogical features to help students grasp key sociological concepts and to learn the essential lesson that there is much that goes on in the social world that escapes the sociologically untrained eye.

The Practical Skeptic

Author : Lisa J. McIntyre
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN 13 : 9780767420785
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book The Practical Skeptic written by Lisa J. McIntyre and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a conceptual framework, this work includes classic sociological research writings, as well as pieces on topics of interest to students. It serves as a useful companion to The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in Sociology, 2nd Edition or other sociology texts.

The Practical Skeptic

Author : Jennifer Park
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 : 9781260823592
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book The Practical Skeptic written by Jennifer Park and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2013-06-10 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Practical Skeptic

Author : McIntyre
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780071112963
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (129 download)

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Practical Skeptic: Readings in Sociology

Author : McIntyre
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780071112970
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Practical Skeptic: Readings in Sociology written by McIntyre and published by . This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Practical Skeptic

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (15 download)

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The Skeptical Tradition Around 1800

Author : J. van der Zande
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401734658
Total Pages : 655 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book The Skeptical Tradition Around 1800 written by J. van der Zande and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1980s the late Charles B. Schmitt and I discussed the fact that so much new research and new interpretations were taking place concerning various areas of modem skepticism that we, as pioneers, ought to organize a conference where these new findings and outlooks could be presented and discussed. Charles and I had both visited the great library at Wolfenbiittel, and were most happy when the Herzog August Bibliothek agreed to host the first conference on the history of skepticism, in 1984 (published as Skepticism from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, ed. R. H. Popkin and Charles B. Schmitt [Wiesbaden, 1987, Wolfenbiitteler For schungen, vol. 35]) Charles and I projected a series of later conferences, the first of which would deal with skepticism and irreligion in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Unfortunately, however, Charles died suddenly in 1986, while lecturing in Padua. Subsequent to his death Constance Blackwell, his companion of many years, established the Foundation for Intellectual History to support research and publica tion on topics in the history of ideas that continued Schmitt's interests. One of the first ventures was to arrange and fund the already planned conference on skepticism and irreligion in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. After many difficulties and problems, the conference was sponsored and funded by the Foundation for Intel lectual History, one of its first public activities. It was held at the lovely facilities of the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies in Wassenaar in 1990.

Exuberant Skepticism

Author : Paul Kurtz
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1615929703
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (159 download)

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Download or read book Exuberant Skepticism written by Paul Kurtz and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-10-29 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than three decades, philosopher Paul Kurtz has been a strong advocate of skepticism, not only as a philosophical position, but also as a fulfilling way of life. Contrary to the view that skepticism is merely a negative, nay saying, or debunking stance toward commonly held beliefs, skepticism as defined by Kurtz emerges reborn as "skeptical inquiry"—a decidedly positive philosophy ready and able to change the world. In this definitive collection, editor John R. Shook has gathered together seventeen of Paul Kurtz’s most penetrating and insightful writings. Altogether these essays build an affirmative case for what can be known based on sound common sense, reason, and scientific method. And as each essay cogently and convincingly explains, so much can be known, from the natural world around us to the moral responsibilities among us. The work is organized in four topical sections. In the first, "Reasons to Be Skeptical," Kurtz presents compelling reasons why the methods of inquiry used by the sciences deserve respect. In short, science provides reliable knowledge, without which humanity would never have emerged from the age of myth and widespread ignorance. In the second section, "Skepticism and the Non-Natural," Kurtz shows how skeptical inquiry can be fruitfully used to critique both paranormal claims and religious worldviews. He also investigates whether science and religion can be compatible. In the third section, "Skepticism in the Human World," he considers how skeptical inquiry can be applied to politics, ethics, and pursuit of the good life. Realizing the essential connections between scientific knowledge, technological power, and social progress, Kurtz has understood, as few philosophers ever have, how the methods of intelligence can be applied to all areas of human endeavor. The book concludes with Kurtz’s authoritative reflections on the skeptical movement that he founded and has led. As he explains, the forces of blind faith and stubborn unreason still fight for control of the mind, so the skeptic can never rest. If there is a brighter future for humanity, a future in which every person enjoys a realistic opportunity for the pursuit of excellence, Kurtz’s ‘exuberant skepticism’ can show us the way.

Sceptical Doubt and Disbelief in Modern European Thought

Author : Vicente Raga Rosaleny
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030553620
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Sceptical Doubt and Disbelief in Modern European Thought written by Vicente Raga Rosaleny and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines modern scepticism in all main philosophical areas: epistemology, science, metaphysics, morals, and religion. It features sixteen essays that explore its importance for modern thought. The contributions present diverse, mutually enriching interpretations of key thinkers, from Montaigne to Nietzsche. The book includes a look both at the relationship between Montaigne and Pascal and at Montaigne’s criticism of religious rationalism. It turns its attention to an investigation into the links between ancient scepticism and Bacon’s Doctrine of the Idols, as well as into the ancient problem of the criterion in Cartesian philosophy. Next, three essays focus on more general topics, like modern sceptical disturbances, clandestine literature and irreligion. Two essays investigate the role of scepticism in Bayle’s moral thinking and his theory of religious toleration. Hume’s sceptical philosophy is the subject of two papers by distinguished scholars. In addition, many contributors address the presence of scepticism in Kant and in the German Idealism, such as the role of Schulze's scepticism in the works of the young Hegel. The book closes with a paper on Nietzsche and scepticism, and an essay on the role of Popkin’s and Schmitt’s works on modern scepticism. This collection continues along a rich, fruitful path opened by Richard H. Popkin and pursued by many important scholars, like Gianni Paganini, John-Christian Laursen, and José Raimundo Maia Neto. It re-establishes that necessary dialogue between researchers of scepticism from all over the Americas, which began with Popkin, Oswaldo Porchat and Ezequiel de Olaso long ago. This insightful reflection on modern European scepticism will also serve as an important resource in the history of modern philosophy.

Skeptical sociology

Author : Dennis H. Wrong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book Skeptical sociology written by Dennis H. Wrong and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Surviving the Twentieth Century

Author : Judith T. Marcus
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 135129086X
Total Pages : 703 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)

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Download or read book Surviving the Twentieth Century written by Judith T. Marcus and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving the Twentieth Century celebrates the achievements of the renowned sociologist Joseph Maier. A superb teacher and respected scholar of formidable scope, Maier's work encompassed a variety of disciplines, including sociology, philosophy, and political science. He is well known for his comparative research on Latin America as well as Jewish law and tradition. As Judith Marcus observes, Maier helped to establish comparative-historical sociology as an acknowledged field of study. This volume records and pays tribute to his scholarship and significant public service.The volume is divided into parts reflecting the breath of Maier's intellectual interests. Contributors are drawn from a variety of fields and geographical arenas. Part 1 consists of biographical interviews and personal observations on Maier and his work by Herman Berlinski, David Berlinski, Geoffrey Lloyd, Enrique Krauze and Aaron W. Warner. Part 2 includes contributions addressing some of the main themes in Maier's work: the interaction of nationalism, community and personal identity; the impact of politics on social science; culture, politics, and religion. Contributors include Abraham Edel, William Safran, Reinhard Kreckel, Zoltan Tarr, Sandro Segre, Ludwig von Friedberg, Irving Louis Horowitz, Judith Marcus, Editfi Kurzweil, Paul Neurath, Ruth Rubinstein, Andrew P. Lyons and Harriet D. Lyons, Tony Carnes, and Elfriede Uner.Part 3 reflects the impact of Maier's work on other scholars. It includes essays on philosophy, religion, literature and intellectual responsibility. Contributors include Tom Rockmore, Laurent Stern, Edmund Leites, Alfred Schmidt, Norbert Altwicker, Rita Kuczynski, Gerard Raulet, and Peter Gottwald. Part 4 covers the influence of crisis on Jewish intellectual life, and includes contributions by Herbert Strauss, Emanuel Maier, Leon A. Feldman, Hannelore Kunzl, and Johann Maier. The volume concludes, in part 5, with personal tributes to Maier by Curt C. Silberman, C. Alexander Weinstock, and Helen Hacker. The volume includes an illuminating introduction by Judith Marcus, thematic essay by Joseph Maier, and a selected bibliography of his work.Scholars who have been influenced by Maier will welcome this volume. Those who are not familiar with the scope of his contributions will benefit from the experience of seeing how his work has affected the choices of others. This is the 24th volume issued in Transaction's distinguished scholar (festschrift) series.

Sociology of Europeanization

Author : Sebastian M. Büttner
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110673835
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Sociology of Europeanization written by Sebastian M. Büttner and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-02-02 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The numerous and far-reaching socio-political transformations that have taken place on the European continent since the mid-20th century have stipulated the emergence of new approaches and research fields in the social sciences. One of these is the development of a Sociology of Europeanization. This textbook provides an overview of its major topics, concepts, and research approaches. Each of the 14 chapters of this textbook introduces one particular topic of the Sociology of Europeanization – ranging from major conceptual considerations to an exploration of the numerous spatial, cultural, economic, political, judicial, and socio-structural implications of Europeanization. Hence, this book is very suitable as a fundamental introductory reading and for teaching in European studies and related study programs. It is also recommended to everyone who is interested in more recent European history and current sociological studies of transnationalization. Events around the book Link to a De Gruyter Online Event in which renowned scholars and experts discuss what is necessary for the teaching of European Studies today and what future directions European Studies should take in light of current challenges and crises. The event was moderated by Sebastian Büttner and Susann Worschech, two co-editors of this textbook: https://youtu.be/Deh13FJ1ctE During the annual colloqium of the European General Studies Programme of the College of Europe (Bruges), Sebastian Büttner discussed and presented his co-edited book: https://youtu.be/GLheIHQOEv4

The Sociology of Art

Author : David Inglis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1137044942
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book The Sociology of Art written by David Inglis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What can Sociology add to our understanding of art? This volume brings together a range of respected scholars in the field who demonstrate the many ways in which sociology can add to our understanding of artistic issues. Covering all the major schools of thought, and dealing with many different art forms, the book offers the reader a comprehensive and accessible guide to an often complex area. It will be an invaluable resource for students seeking to understand sociology's contributions to the study of artistic and aesthetic issues.

On Guilt

Author : John Carroll
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429558473
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book On Guilt written by John Carroll and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guilt is the dark force behind haunting anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviour, life meaninglessness, and depression – a force to be kept in check. Yet guilt is equally our richest and most hidden resource, the essence of our humanness, and it drives us on to our highest achievements. Today, when individuals feel bad it is not usually because of something specific they have done. Rather, thundering around in the depths of their being is guilt: obscure, unconscious, yet irrepressible and ever-present. Where does it come from, what are its ways, and how might it be put to useful work? This book explores the nature of guilt, shedding light on how the modern West came increasingly to understand it as ‘the most terrible sickness’. It traces the psychological origins of guilt in each person’s family, and demonstrates the historical rise of guilt in parallel with civilization. It examines the modern predicament: the difficulty of finding explanations for guilt in a secular, post-church society – and the possibility of relief from its curse, while channelling it into a fulfilling life. As such it will appeal to those with interests in sociology, psychology, psychiatry, cultural studies, cultural history, and anthropology.

New Trends in Development Theory

Author : Peter Preston
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136855874
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book New Trends in Development Theory written by Peter Preston and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-11-26 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theme of this work, first published in 1985, is the exchange between issues of development and problems of social theory. They provide preliminary analysis of the multiplicity of social-theoretic arguments in development theory and their implications for social theory in general. The book will be of interest to all those interested in the contemporary ‘restructuring’ of social theory and to theorists of development who are rethinking their concerns in a period of pessimism and doubt.