Theorizing the mechanisms of conceptual and semiotic space
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The fact that in social systems, social structures can be mechanisms in the sense that such structures are one of the processes in a concrete system that makes it what it is is argued. The author Colin Wight takes issue with Mario Bunge's claims that conceptual and semiotic systems have "compositions, environments and structures, but no mechanisms".
Publication Name: Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0048-3931
Year: 2004
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Pro-space activism and narcissistic phantasy
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Study is presented to demonstrate that while studying social movements the benefits of combining a psychoanalytic approach to fantasy with political and social theory are required.
Publication Name: Journal for the Psychoanalysis of Culture & Society
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 1088-0763
Year: 2007
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Mr. Smith does not go to Washington
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The article reviews the Straussian theory relevant to political influence while it opposes social change and justice.
Publication Name: Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0048-3931
Year: 2007
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