The Problem of Temporality in the Work of Georg Simmel
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2276446 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mari J Molseed (Pennsylvania State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1987 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 357-366 |
| Publication date | 1987-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sociological Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0038-0253 • E-ISSN: 1533-8525 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1533-8525.1987.tb00300.x |
| OpenAlex | W1992803254 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 18 |
While Georg Simmel's work is predominantly recognized as contributing to the formal analysis of social interaction and temporality is an issue not conceived of as a feature of his work, formal analysis is not incompatible with a temporal approach to the study of social life. This article discusses issues of temporality as they appeared in the work of Georg Simmel by first presenting some general comments about his work and its status within the discipline, as well as some problems present in his writings that contribute to confusion regarding his views on temporality as well as formal sociology itself. Next, his views on temporality as they relate to his dualistic perspective are discussed. This is followed by a discussion of his evolutionary epistemology, which is also relevant to the issue of temporality in his work. In conclusion, the ways in which Simmel's view of temporality could enhance current sociological inquiry are discussed
Confusion · Epistemology · Perspective (graphical · Psychoanalysis · Sociology · Temporality · Computer Science · Cross-Cultural and Social Analysis · Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Representations and Identity
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 0,24 |
| Citation span | 1992 - 2022 (31) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |