Concepts of Realism in Constructivist Approaches
Journal
Sociologica. International Journal for Sociological Debate
ISSN
ISSN 1971-8853
ISSN-Digital
ISSN 1971-8853
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2023-07-24
Author(s)
Editor(s)
Elena Esposito
Ivana Pais
David Stark
Abstract
The thesis of this paper is that the debate on realism versus constructivism is misconceived
as there exist many different variants of constructivism, each of which operates with a
certain, albeit minimalist social ontology. Different concepts of realism are carved out
in phenomenology, Berger and Luckmann’s social constructivism, ethnomethodology,
relational constructionism, and, finally, communicative constructivism. A differentiated
view is recommended.
as there exist many different variants of constructivism, each of which operates with a
certain, albeit minimalist social ontology. Different concepts of realism are carved out
in phenomenology, Berger and Luckmann’s social constructivism, ethnomethodology,
relational constructionism, and, finally, communicative constructivism. A differentiated
view is recommended.
Language
English (United States)
Keywords
Constructivism
realism
phenomenology
social and empirical constructivism
relational constructionism
communicative constructivism.
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
AlmaDL Journals Collection
Publisher place
Bologna, Italy
Volume
17
Number
1
Start page
155
End page
173
Pages
19
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Contact Email Address
thomas.eberle@unisg.ch