Cognitive Sociology in the USA: European Theoretical Approach in focus
Subject Areas : Political and International Researches Quarterly
Keywords: culture, structure, thought, Cognitive Sociology, Interests, Praxis,
Abstract :
Cognition means understanding and perception. Cognitive sociology refers to the study of relations between thinking and society. The cognitive sociology in America, due to its approach and type of work, has three branches: Theoretical of European type, behaviorism pragmatic, and applied one. In this paper the first type is investigated: the opinions of Sorokin, Merton, Znaniecki, Veblen, Wolfe, and Parsons. In this research, the information required is also gathered through library method.
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