Theoretical Logic in Sociology: Positivism, Presuppositions, and Current Controversies by Jeffrey C. Alexander

by Jeffrey C. Alexander

This volume begins by challenging the bases of the recent scientization of sociology. Then it challenges some of the ambitious claims of recent theoretical debate. The author not only reinterprets the most important classical and modern sociological theories but extracts from the debates the elements of a more satisfactory, inclusive approach to these general theoretical points.

Genres: Sociology

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Jeffrey Charles Alexander is an American sociologist, and one of the world's leading social theorists. He is the founding figure in the school of cultural sociology he refers to as the "strong program"

Reviews

[Shashank · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first 35 pages are the best meta theoretical analysis of meta theories of philosophies of science I’ve read. Those 35 pages alone are worth the price of the book.

A longer review coming, this book has given me a lot to think about and motivated me to read the next 3 volumes in the series.