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Routledge Clarity and Confusion in Social Theory - Book

Name: Routledge Clarity and Confusion in Social Theory - Book
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Explore the foundational methods of social science in Clarity and Confusion in Social Theory: Taking Concepts Seriously. This academic work by Routledge shifts the focus away from specific hard problems in social theory to examine the theoretical strategies used to solve them. By analyzing how these strategies rely on a specific theoretical attitude towards language, the book questions if current methods actually cause theorists to misunderstand the concepts that make up social life. This text provides a deep examination of how language impacts social thought. It utilizes the insights and practices of Ordinary Language Philosophy, drawing on the influential work of thinkers like Wittgenstein and Ryle. For students and researchers in anthropology and sociology, this book offers a way to re-evaluate the very tools used to study society, helping to identify where traditional approaches might lead to conceptual errors.

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Analyzes theoretical strategies used in social theory to determine if they lead to misunderstandings of social life concepts.

Examines the relationship between theoretical attitudes towards language and the solutions applied to social problems.

Utilizes the principles of Ordinary Language Philosophy to provide deep academic insight.

Integrates the influential philosophical work of Wittgenstein and Ryle into the study of social science methods.

Provides a critical perspective on the indispensable guides used by social theorists today.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1472432401
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Philosophy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 January 2015
Listed Since: 07 October 2014

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