SOCIAL THEORY

Social theory resp. sociological theory in the European tradition is central to sociology. Theory provides guidance. Against sociology's internal fragmentation, it raises the big questions. It aims at exploring the theoretical underpinnings of the significant questions of macro historical change, e.g. the ongoing global transformations... More generally, social theory pervades the discipline by offering concepts and ontologies that provide sociological research with conceptual and methodological tools... Social Theory Research Network of the European Sociology Association. This plattform offers information for the network. Moreover it provides interactive Material, concerning sociological science. Social theory aims at developing theoretical concepts and ontologies that provide social research with conceptual and methodological tools. As such, social theory is a distinct field in itself, whilst forming a dialogue with the empirical research of modern societies.

Also known as: Social Theory RN29

Primary location: Innsbruck