Common Sense As A Paradigm Of Thought

Author : Tim Delaney
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429846625

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Common Sense as a Paradigm of Thought by Tim Delaney Pdf

The notion of common sense and abiding by its implications is something that, seemingly, everyone agrees is a good way of making behavioral decisions and conducting one's daily activities. This holds true whether one is a liberal, moderate, or conservative; young or old; and regardless of one's race and ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. If utilizing common sense is such a good idea, why then, do so many people seem to violate it? This is just one of many significant questions surrounding the idea of common sense explored and discussed in this book. This volume presents common sense as a ‘paradigm of thought’ and as such, compares it to other major categories of thought — tradition, faith, enlightened and rational. Combining a balance of practical, everyday approaches (through the use of popular culture references and featured boxes) and academic analysis of core and conceptual methodological issues, Delaney demonstrates: The limitations of common sense and its place in everyday social interactions How we learn about common sense Why common sense is so important Common Sense as a Paradigm of Thought introduces readers to a rich variety of sociological authors and will appeal to students and researchers interested in fields such as: sociology, philosophy, social psychology, cultural studies, communications and health studies.

Author : Tim Delaney
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 727 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781003846741

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Classical and Contemporary Social Theory by Tim Delaney Pdf

The second edition of Classical and Contemporary Social Theory provides wraparound coverage of the classical social theorists and influential sociological schools of thought in the contemporary period. Explained carefully and clearly throughout, Tim Delaney reviews the key concepts and contributions from brilliant classical social thinkers and recent sociological thought, spanning over 500 years of source material. He weaves together profiles of leading theorists, thorough descriptions of major academic and intellectual perspectives, and discussion of prevailing themes of interest that have concerned theorists and sociologists throughout time and will likely continue to do so in the future. The book emphasizes methods of investigation and application in its overview of the field by challenging readers to think about problems critically and in relation to key sociological theories and to also apply their sociological understanding to real, everyday events. In this new edition, Delaney revisits the classical period and highlights the special contributions of American social theorists and their impact on the diversity of thought leading into the contemporary era. He attends to later schools of thought and weaves in important updates related to critical race theory and globalization. With updated context and further applications, the second edition of Classical and Contemporary Social Theory is a perfect addition to combined courses in social theory.

Author : Tim Delaney
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000584752

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The Diversity of Darkness and Shameful Behaviors by Tim Delaney Pdf

The premise of The Diversity of Darkness and Shameful Behaviors is to emphasize the need for enlightened, rational thinking as a paradigm of thought as the culture of shamelessness continues to grow and cast its repulsive dark shadow over those who embrace enlightened reason and basic human rights for all. Diversity of Darkness is an innovative work and represents the third book of a trilogy written by the author that underscores the reality that there are many shamefully hateful and deadly behavioral threats that have jeopardized the very notions of civility, decency and justice around the world. This unique book utilizes evidence-based approaches in the examination of human behaviors in society that have become increasingly shameful and tolerated among a growing number of enablers. Key features include a combination of academic analyses that draw on numerous and specific examples of the diversity of darkness that encompasses the world along with a balanced practical, everyday-life approach to the study of the socio-political world we live in through the use of contemporary culture references and featured popular culture boxes. Social scientists, social thinkers and the general audience alike will be intrigued by the diversity of topics covered, including anti-civil rights movements; the rise of supremacist groups; hate crimes; mass shootings and active shootings; terrorism, war and genocide; an increase in shameful behaviors and attempts to shame others; and attacks on science, reason and rationality. We should realize that humanity has the intellect to accomplish great feats but heed the growing culture of shamelessness, irrationality and the diversity of darkness.

Author : Tim Delaney
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000071603

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Darkened Enlightenment by Tim Delaney Pdf

The premise of Darkened Enlightenment is to highlight the fact that there currently exist a number of socio-political forces that have the design, or ultimate consequence, of trying to extinguish the light of reason and rationality. The book presents a critique of modernity and provides a socio-political and cultural analysis of world society in the early twenty-first century. Specifically, this analysis examines the deterioration of democracy, human rights, and rational thought. Key features include a combination of academic analysis that draws on numerous and specific examples of the growing darkness that surrounds us along with a balanced practical, everyday-life approach to the study of the socio-political world we live in through the use of popular culture references and featured boxes. The general audience will also be intrigued by these same topics that concern academics including: a discussion on the meaning of "fake news"; attacks on the media and a declaration of the news media as the "enemy of the people"; the rise of populism and nationalism around the world; the deterioration of freedom and human rights globally; the growing economic disparity between the rich and the poor; attempts to devalue education; a growing disbelief in science; attacks on the environment; pseudoscience as a by-product of unreasoned and irrational thinking; the political swamp; the power elites and the deep state; and the variations of Big Business that impact our daily lives. This book will make a great contribution to such fields as sociology, philosophy, political science, environmental science, public administration, economics, psychology, and cultural studies.

Author : Radu J. Bogdan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1991-07-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521402018

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Mind and Common Sense by Radu J. Bogdan Pdf

In this volume a variety of positions on common sense psychology from critical to supportive, from exegetical to speculative, are represented.

Author : Julienne Ford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-23
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781000115482

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Paradigms and Fairy Tales by Julienne Ford Pdf

This book is an introduction to the epistemology and practice of social science. It provides an exposition and critique of the ideology and practice of social science, and an examination of the professional social scientist as a manipulator of ideas and appearances.

Author : A. W. Moore
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 691 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780521616553

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The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics by A. W. Moore Pdf

This book charts the evolution of metaphysics since Descartes and provides a compelling case for why metaphysics matters.

Author : Markar Melkonian
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781350073760

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The Philosophy and Common Sense Reader by Markar Melkonian Pdf

What might common sense be? Is it a mental capacity? Or does it consist of just truisms and precepts? If the latter is the case, is this knowledge innate or empirical? Or is it like “human nature”-a term that has played its role in rhetoric, but that does not appear to have a definite, agreed-upon meaning? Indeed we can learn a great deal about some of the most influential modern philosophers, from the Enlightenment to Ludwig Wittgenstein and W.V.O. Quine, by examining what they have to say about common sense, whilst the anthropologist Clifford Geertz observed that common sense “has become a central category, almost the central category, in a wide range of modern philosophical systems.” This book investigates the nature of common sense through a selection of key writings on epistemology, the philosophy of science, the philosophy of religion, meta-ethics and the philosophy of economics and political philosophy. The authors included are representative of the Scottish School, such as David Hume, the Ordinary Language School, and members of the Analytic tradition, including Karl Popper, but they also incorporate thinkers like John Dewey from the American pragmatist tradition, the Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci, recent popular writers on economics, and even pamphleteers, from Thomas Paine to contemporary engaged journalists. This is the first reader to provide such a comprehensive overview of the central writings on common sense. It features review questions and further reading lists at the end of each section.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UVA:X001763860

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Military Chaplains' Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Geoffrey Samuel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1990-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521374118

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Mind, Body and Culture by Geoffrey Samuel Pdf

The author draws on his background in physics to suggest a scientific approach to aspects of human behaviour which have been traditionally described as cultural or social.

Author : Rana Singh
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781443812214

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Geographical Thoughts in India by Rana Singh Pdf

This book deals with roots of Indian geographical thoughts with reference to its historical base, cultural context and visionary message. As a consequence of long cultural history the resultant lifeworld in India converges like a drama and dance of space-time function with transference and transformation. In the passage of time emerged a metaphysical frame of thought, the varieties of heritagescapes, and simultaneously grown the senses to heritage ecology. Of course, attempts have been scanty but the richness always portrayed in literature and literary geography. Historical and cultural geographies in India have not caught that much attention in the academia; however on micro-level distinct attributes are interpreted in the recent literature. Going back to the ancient notions of nature theology, religioscapes and rituals have developed a complex network of belief systems in the Hindu traditions. In these traditions the motherly river Ganga serves as symbol, system and metaphor in the Indian culture. Continuity of cultural manifestations is actively maintained and continued in the Indian villages, where lives three-fourths of India’s population, and serve like a ‘place ballet’. India’s catastrophic march on the road of development and technology is entangled with obstacles and socio-spatial gaps that need to be re-considered in the light of cultural background and historical legacy. All these issues are examined, emphasising dualistic and complimentary perspectives in the West and the East. Contents: Viewpoints on the book: v-viii; List of Tables, List of Figures: xi-xvi; Foreword: Prof. Martin J. Haigh (Oxford Brooke University, UK): 1-8; Preface, Acknowledgements: 9-21, 1. Metaphysics and Sacred Ecology: Cosmos, Theos, Anthropos: 23-57, 2. Lifeworld, Lifecycle and Home: 58-97, 3. Landscape as Text: Literary Geography and Indian Context: 98-128, 4. Historical Geography of India: Trends in the 21st century: 129-162, 5. Cultural Geography of India: Trends in the 21st century: 163-195, 6. Geographic Milieu and Belief Systems: An Appraisal: 196-226, 7. Sacred space and Faithscape: 227-266, 8. The Ganga River: Images and Symbol of India: 267-302, 9. Indian Village: A Phenomenological Understanding: 303-350, 10. Heritagescapes of India: Appraising Heritage ecology: 351-393, and 11. Development in India: Appraising Self Retrospection: 394-422; index: 423-430; author 431.

Author : Frederic Harrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1436543487

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The Philosophy of Common Sense (1907) by Frederic Harrison Pdf

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Author : Radu J. Bogdan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Common sense
ISBN : OCLC:278566177

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Mind and Common Sense by Radu J. Bogdan Pdf

Author : Fred Dallmayr,Zhao Tingyang
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813140636

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Contemporary Chinese Political Thought by Fred Dallmayr,Zhao Tingyang Pdf

Westerners seem united in the belief that China has emerged as a major economic power and that this success will most likely continue indefinitely. But they are less certain about the future of China's political system. China's steps toward free market capitalism have led many outsiders to expect increased democratization and a more Western political system. The Chinese, however, have developed their own version of capitalism. Westerners view Chinese politics through the lens of their own ideologies, preventing them from understanding Chinese goals and policies. In Contemporary Chinese Political Thought: Debates and Perspectives, Fred Dallmayr and Zhao Tingyang bring together leading Chinese intellectuals to debate the main political ideas shaping the rapidly changing nation. Investigating such topics as the popular "China Model", the resurgence of Chinese Confucianism and its applications to the modern world, and liberal socialism, the contributors move beyond usual analytical frameworks toward what Dallmayr and Zhao call "a dismantling of ideological straitjackets." Comprising a broad range of opinions and perspectives, Contemporary Chinese Political Thought is the most up-to-date examination in English of modern Chinese political attitudes and discourse. Features contributions from Ji Wenshun, Zhou Lian, Zhao Tingyang, Zhang Feng, Liu Shuxian, Chen Ming, He Baogang, Ni Peimin, Ci Jiwei, Cui Zhiyuan, Frank Fang, Wang Shaoguang, and Cheng Guangyun.

Author : Andrew Ortony
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1993-11-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521405610

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Metaphor and Thought by Andrew Ortony Pdf

Examines the nature and function of metaphor in language and thought.