Inventions in Sociology: Studies in Science and Society

This book explores the authors unique contributions to the sociology of science, mathematics, logic, robotics, brain, and god, discussing his defense of a strong social constructionist approach and his relationships with leading figures in the field. It demonstrates a general theoretical focus on the rejection of transcendence and situates consciousness, genius, and God in a social context.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 414 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book is a captivating collection of essays that delves into the profound and innovative contributions of the author to the fields of sociology, mathematics, logic, robotics, brain, and god. Renowned for his unwavering commitment to a strong social constructionist approach to the challenging issues in the sociology of science, mathematics, logic, robotics, brain, and god, the author's extensive interests and studies are explored in this unique text. The essays span from the early introduction of the sociology of objectivity in the author's career to his recent construction of a social brain paradigm. The author contextualizes himself within the prevailing paradigms in science studies and highlights his relationships with prominent figures in the field, such as Latour, Woolgar, Needham, and D.T. Campbell. Throughout the book, a general theoretical focus on the rejection of transcendence is evident. The author challenges Platonism in mathematics and critically situates consciousness, genius, and god within social contexts. The author's interdisciplinary expertise, drawing from classical and postmodern influences, makes this work an invaluable resource for researchers engaged in this field.

Weight: 557g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811681721
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022