The Future of Sociology: Ideology or Objective Social Science?

This book examines the challenges to the classical aspiration of constructing a science of society and asks whether the core idea of transcending ideology is still worth pursuing. It will appeal to scholars and students of sociology, social theory, and social scientific methodology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into the transformative shift within sociology, moving away from the classical pursuit of transcending partiality through the establishment of a science of society. However, this endeavor faces significant obstacles, challenging the notion of objectivity. In the face of these challenges, the volume raises crucial questions about the future of sociology. It explores whether the current situation stems from an exhaustion of ideas or whether it may be attributed to the failure of the very program aimed at establishing sociology as a rigorous scientific discipline.

The book takes a deep dive into the challenges posed to the classical aspiration of constructing theories that both explain and are firmly grounded in empirical reality. It questions whether the core idea of transcending ideology remains valuable and whether there is still room for making sociology a scientific pursuit. This thought-provoking work will appeal to scholars and students of sociology, social theory, and social scientific methodology, as it offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the discipline.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032045047