Genetic structuralism, psychological sociology and pragmatic social actor theory: proposals for a convergence of French sociologies

Article Abstract:

The influence of Wittgenstein and Freud on the development of Pierre Bourdieu's sociology and the theory of genetic structuralism and the influence on the theoretical development of two other strains of French sociology propounded by L. Boltanski, L. Thevenot and B. Lahire are presented. The analysis suggests the possibility of how a synthesis can be developed between the two currents thought to fill any gaps in Bourdieu's work.

Sociologists, Criticism and interpretation, Bourdieu, Pierre

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The 'new American cultural sociology': An appraisal

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The structure and content of the 'New American Cultural Sociology' is examined through an engagement with the writings of its main representative, Jeffrey Alexander. An assessment of the 'new American Cultural Sociology' reveals that the new sociology is basically a tool to position sociology and cultural studies.

Cross-cultural studies, Cross cultural studies

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Rediscovering the theological in sociology: foundation and possibilities

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The subterranean theological stream of sociological consciousness is described. Sacramentalist socio-theology with particular reference to the iconic vision of Paul Evdokimov is illuminated.

Theology

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