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Morfogenetický prístup v sociológii – ambivalentné prijatie a jeho inovačný potenciál
The Morphogenetic Approach in Sociology – the Ambivalent Acceptance and its Innovative Potential

Author(s): Ján Stena
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: SAV - Slovenská akadémia vied - Sociologický ústav
Keywords: M. Archer; realist social theory; being human; agency; structural or cultu¬ral conditioning; emergency; concerns; reflexivity; inner conversation; emotions; morphogenesis/morphostasis

Summary/Abstract: The Morphogenetic Approach in Sociology – the Ambivalent Acceptance and its Innovative Potential. Paper first situates the intellectual project of M. Archer into the thought context of sociological theoretical conceptions at the time of its inception. It points out to the philosophical foundations of morphogenetic approach and gives dense information on innovative solutions through which this concept enhances the possibilities of sociological conceptualization. Author makes propositions for Slovak terminological solutions for specific terms introduced by M. Archer. He also seeks to imply discussed questions of morphogenetic approach as well as application of its inspirational potential. Sociológia 2015, Vol. 47 (No. 4: 414-437)

  • Issue Year: 47/2015
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 141-437
  • Page Count: 24
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