How to Think Better About Social Justice: Why Good Sociology Matters

This book shows how learning to think sociologically can help us think better about social justice, pointing us toward possibilities for social change while also calling attention to our limits. It advocates an approach rooted in intellectual and moral humility, grounded in the normative principles of classical liberalism, and offers tips for thinking better about social justice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Those who pursue social justice often overlook the valuable insights provided by sociology, and when they do incorporate sociological knowledge, they frequently rely on controversial, unsupported, or false claims. This book aims to demonstrate how learning to think sociologically can enhance our understanding of social justice and guide us toward potential avenues for change. It also raises important reminders about our limitations, offering hope while encouraging caution. The book provides a series of practical tips for thinking more critically about social justice, showcasing examples of poor sociological reasoning and advocating for a broader range of sociological theory and research to inform social justice efforts. It advocates an approach rooted in intellectual humility and moral principles, drawing from classical liberalism. This book will appeal to scholars and students of sociology interested in social justice issues, the sociology of morality, and those actively engaged in social change efforts.

Those who pursue social justice often overlook the valuable insights provided by sociology, and when they do incorporate sociological knowledge, they frequently rely on controversial, unsupported, or false claims. This book aims to demonstrate how learning to think sociologically can enhance our understanding of social justice and guide us toward potential avenues for change. It also raises important reminders about our limitations, offering hope while encouraging caution. The book provides a series of practical tips for thinking more critically about social justice, showcasing examples of poor sociological reasoning and advocating for a broader range of sociological theory and research to inform social justice efforts. It advocates an approach rooted in intellectual humility and moral principles, drawing from classical liberalism. This book will appeal to scholars and students of sociology interested in social justice issues, the sociology of morality, and those actively engaged in social change efforts.

Weight: 385g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032616285