Phenomenology of the Social World
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Phenomenology of the Social World by Alfred Schutz
In this book, his major work, Alfred Schutz attempts to provide a sound philosophical basis for the sociological theories of Max Weber. Using a Husserlian phenomenology, Schutz provides a complete and original analysis of human action and its "intended meaning.
This is one of the most important works ever written in the area of theoretical foundations of the social sciences" —New Scholasticism
"To be invited to review [Schutz's] key work is intimidating for the reviewer, since this is one of the rare classics in the philosophy of the social sciences." —Sociological Review
"To be invited to review [Schutz's] key work is intimidating for the reviewer, since this is one of the rare classics in the philosophy of the social sciences." —Sociological Review
Alfred Schütz (13 April 1899, Vienna - 20 May 1959, New York City) was an Austrian social scientist, whose work bridged sociological and phenomenological traditions to form a social phenomenology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780810103900 |
| ISBN 10 | 0810103907 |
| Title | Phenomenology of the Social World |
| Author | Alfred Schutz |
| Series | Studies In Phenomenology And Existential Philosophy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Northwestern University Press |
| Year published | 1967-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 255 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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