Nature of Social Reality: Issues in Social Ontology

The social sciences often fail to examine the nature of their subject matter in a systematic way, leading to the failings of modern economics. This book sets out to rectify this by providing an account of the nature of social material and the specific natures of central components of the modern world, such as money and the corporation. It also considers the implications of this theory regarding possibilities for social change. The theory of community-based social positioning is fundamental to Lawson's conception, which isolates a set of basic principles that will offer the reader an understanding of the natures of all social phenomena.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 266 pages
\n Publication date: 12 June 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The social sciences frequently fail to examine the nature of their subject matter in a systematic manner, which is a fundamental explanation for the widely acknowledged shortcomings of the social sciences, particularly modern economics. This book aims to rectify this issue by providing an account of the nature of social material in general, as well as the specific natures of central components of the modern world, such as money and the corporation. Lawson also considers the implications of this theory regarding possibilities for social change.

Through his exploration of the nature of social material and the specific natures of central components of the modern world, such as money and the corporation, Lawson offers readers a comprehensive understanding of how social phenomena, ranging from tables and chairs to money and firms, and even nurses and presidents, are constituted. At the heart of Lawson's conception lies a theory of community-based social positioning, whereby individuals and things within a community become constituted as components of emergent totalities, governed by the rights and obligations of relevant members of the community.

This theory isolates a set of fundamental principles that provide the reader with an understanding of the natures of all social phenomena. The Nature of Social Reality is a valuable resource for academics and non-academics alike who seek to gain a deeper grasp of social phenomena that extends beyond the superficial. By delving into the nature of social material and exploring the implications of community-based social positioning, Lawson offers a fresh perspective on the complex and multifaceted world we inhabit.

\n Weight: 442g\n
Dimension: 229 x 160 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367188931\n \n