Description
In this book, his major work, Alfred Schutz attempts to provide a sound philosophical basis for the sociological theories of Max Weber. Using a Husserlian phenomenology, Schutz provides a complete and original analysis of human action and its "intended meaning.
About the Author
Alfred Schutz (13 April 1899, Vienna - 20 May 1959, New York City) was an Austrian social scientist, whose work bridged sociological and phenomenological traditions to form a social phenomenology.
Reviews
This is one of the most important works ever written in the area of theoretical foundations of the social sciences." -New Scholasticism
"To be invited to review [Schutz's] key work is intimidating for the reviewer, since this is one of the rare classics in the philosophy of the social sciences." -Sociological Review
Book Information
ISBN 9780810103900
Author Alfred Schutz
Format Paperback
Page Count 255
Imprint Northwestern University Press
Publisher Northwestern University Press
Weight(grams) 469g
About the Author
Alfred Schutz (13 April 1899, Vienna - 20 May 1959, New York City) was an Austrian social scientist, whose work bridged sociological and phenomenological traditions to form a social phenomenology.
Reviews
This is one of the most important works ever written in the area of theoretical foundations of the social sciences." -New Scholasticism
"To be invited to review [Schutz's] key work is intimidating for the reviewer, since this is one of the rare classics in the philosophy of the social sciences." -Sociological Review
Book Information
ISBN 9780810103900
Author Alfred Schutz
Format Paperback
Page Count 255
Imprint Northwestern University Press
Publisher Northwestern University Press
Weight(grams) 469g
