Social Practices: A Wittgensteinian Approach to Human Activity and the Social - Couverture souple

Schatzki, Theodore R.

 
9780521062268: Social Practices: A Wittgensteinian Approach to Human Activity and the Social
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521062268 ISBN 13 : 9780521062268
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This book addresses key topics in social theory such as the basic structures of social life, the character of human activity, and the nature of individuality. Drawing on the work of Wittgenstein, the author develops an account of social existence that argues that social practices are the fundamental phenomenon in social life. This approach offers insight into the social formation of individuals, surpassing and critiquing the existing practice theories of Bourdieu, Giddens, Lyotard and Oakeshott. In bringing Wittgenstein's work to bear on issues of social theory the book shows the relevance of his work to a body of thought to which it has never been applied. The book will be of particular interest to philosophers of the social sciences, a wide range of social theorists in political science and sociology, as well as some literary theorists.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book addresses key topics in social theory such as the basic structures of social life, the character of human activity, and the nature of individuality. Drawing on the work of Wittgenstein, the author develops an account of social existence that argues that social practices are the fundamental phenomenon in social life. This approach offers insight into the social formation of individuals, surpassing and critiquing the existing practice theories of Bourdieu, Giddens, Lyotard and Oakeshott. In bringing Wittgenstein's work to bear on issues of social theory the book shows the relevance of his work to a body of thought to which it has never been applied. The book will be of particular interest to philosophers of the social sciences, a wide range of social theorists in political science and sociology, as well as some literary theorists.

Revue de presse

"Schatzki has produced a valuable and challenging book....All in all an excellent book." N. Garver, Choice

"...I heartily recommend this book to a much wider audience than might appear appropriate on the surface." Craig Squires, Philosophy in Review

"Throughout, Schatzki is a subtle reasoner and an articulate writer. His views are certainly important...." Stephen Satris, Review of Metaphysics

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521062268
ISBN 13 
9780521062268
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
260
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9780521560221: Social Practices: A Wittgensteinian Approach to Human Activity and the Social

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521560225 ISBN 13 :  9780521560221
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1996
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