Theories as modern myths
Giving up the pursuit of good theory to focus on good theorizing
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 8975270 |
|---|---|
| Autores | James Cresswell (0000-0002-3757-808X, Ambrose University Calgary Alberta Canada, autor de correspondencia) |
| Año | 2020 |
| Volumen | 50 |
| Número | 4 |
| Páginas | 429-434 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2020-11-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0021-8308 • E-ISSN: 1468-5914 |
| Editorial | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/jtsb.12261 |
| OpenAlex | W3097200473 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 2 |
| Referencias citadas | 10 |
Mills discusses the notion of myth and links it to a discussion of theory. While he does not consider myth and theory to be synonymous, I attempt to close the gap between these two notions even further. This argument is accomplished by discussing theorists that have theorized about theory and aligning their claims with Mills’ claims about myth. I propose that Mills cannot rely on coherence to substantiate good myth/theory and, instead, suggest the consideration of what constitutes good quality theorizing. Good theorizing involves deep understanding of different theories/myths and comparing them to generate innovation
Argument (complex analysis · Epistemology · Focus (optics · Mythology · Sociology · Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology · Philosophy · Philosophy and History of Science · Philosophy, Science, and History
| Obras citantes distintas | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citas por año | 0,33 |
| Intervalo de citas | 2020 - 2021 (2) |
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
| Altamente citado | No |
| Tipos de cita | Neutras: 2 |