ISBN:
1417544570
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9780889203914
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0889203911
,
9781417544578
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128092554X
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9781280925542
Language:
English
Pages:
ix, 309 pages
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24 cm
Edition:
Boulder, Colo NetLibrary 2004 Online-Ressource E-Books von NetLibrary
Series Statement:
EBSCOhost eBook Collection
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Mann, Doug, 1955- Structural idealism
Keywords:
Social sciences Philosophy.
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History Philosophy.
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Idealism.
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Culture Philosophy.
;
Sciences sociales Philosophie.
;
Histoire Philosophie.
;
Idéalisme.
;
Culture Philosophie.
;
Social sciences Philosophy
;
History Philosophy
;
Culture Philosophy
;
Sciences sociales Philosophie
;
Histoire Philosophie
;
Idéalisme
;
Culture Philosophie
;
Idealism
;
History Philosophy
;
Social sciences Philosophy
;
Culture Philosophy
;
Social sciences Philosophy.
;
History Philosophy.
;
Idealism.
;
Culture Philosophy.
;
Sciences sociales Philosophie.
;
Histoire Philosophie.
;
Idéalisme.
;
Culture Philosophie.
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Methodology
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Culture ; Philosophy
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History ; Philosophy
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Idealism
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Social sciences ; Philosophy
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Idealismus
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Sozialphilosophie
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books
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Sozialphilosophie
;
Idealismus
Abstract:
Within History and social theory there is a fundamental division of opinion between those who explain human action by considering the intentions, reasons and motives of individuals, and those who use broader social structures. Structural Idealism presents a theory of social and historical explanation which argues that 'idealists' such as Hegel, who champion human agency, and 'materialists' such as Marx, who support social structure, have grasped but part of a larger truth. The book contends that we have to explain human actions simultaneously by both the ideas human actors bring to a situation and the way that previous actions have created social structures that condition those ideas. Through this realization we can see how all forms of knowledge, from the historical roots of modern philosophy to today's popular culture, both condition and are conditioned by structural ideals.; This book challenges our perception of how cultures and ideals are formed, and shows that while structural ideals allow people to co-operate as they work toward goals - their own or those of their community - these images of perfection, so easily accepted as the unalterable structure of our society, can be changed, and are changed, by individuals. Structural Idealism asks us to think beneath the surface of our society, and will be of special interest to philosophers, sociologists, historians, and cultural theorists
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Electronic reproduction, Boulder, Colo : NetLibrary, 2004
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