Collin, Finn
Social Reality (Problems of Philosophy)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415147972
- author:
- Collin, Finn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 252
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.8 x 2.1 cm
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Social Reality by Finn Collin explores the concept of social reality and its relationship to our understanding of it. The author considers whether social reality is created by how social agents perceive it, and whether physical facts have an independent existence. Collin examines traditional doctrines that support the idea that social reality is generated by our interpretation of it, as well as the role of social convention, symbolic status, and shared language in shaping our understanding of social facts. This concise guide provides a thought-provoking analysis of the constructivist position and its limitations. By examining these key concepts, Collin offers a nuanced exploration of the nature of social reality, making this book an ideal choice for those interested in philosophy, sociology, and anthropology.
Related Products
Related Products
Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy
Chalmers, David J.
The Problem of the State (Philosophy and Method in the Social Sciences)
Mair, Michael
Ontology and Oppression: Race, Gender, and Social Reality (STUDIES IN FEMINIST PHILOSOPHY SERIES)
Jenkins, Katharine
The Problems of Philosophy
Russell, Bertrand
The Problems of Philosophy
Russell, Bertrand