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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      17 September 2009
      13 September 1996
      ISBN:
      9780511527470
      9780521560221
      9780521062268
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511527470
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.536kg, 260 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.402kg, 260 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Social Theory, Philosophy of Social Science, Philosophy, Sociology
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    This book addresses key topics in social theory such as the basic structures of social life, the character of human activity, and the nature of individuality. Drawing on the work of Wittgenstein, the author develops an account of social existence that argues that social practices are the fundamental phenomenon in social life. This approach offers insight into the social formation of individuals, surpassing and critiquing the existing practice theories of Bourdieu, Giddens, Lyotard and Oakeshott. In bringing Wittgenstein's work to bear on issues of social theory the book shows the relevance of his work to a body of thought to which it has never been applied. The book will be of particular interest to philosophers of the social sciences, a wide range of social theorists in political science and sociology, as well as some literary theorists.

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    "Schatzki has produced a valuable and challenging book....All in all an excellent book." N. Garver, Choice

    "...I heartily recommend this book to a much wider audience than might appear appropriate on the surface." Craig Squires, Philosophy in Review

    "Throughout, Schatzki is a subtle reasoner and an articulate writer. His views are certainly important...." Stephen Satris, Review of Metaphysics

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