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OverviewConceptual Tension: Essays on Kinship, Politics, and Individualism is a critical philosophical examination of the role of concepts and concept formation in social sciences. Written by Leon J. Goldstein, a preeminent Jewish philosopher who examined the epistemological foundations of social science inquiry during the second half of the twentieth century, the book undertakes a study of concept formation and change by looking at the four critical terms in anthropology (kinship), politics (parliament and Rousseau’s concept of the general will), and sociology (individualism). The author challenges prevailing notions of concept formation and definition, specifically assertions by Gottlieb Frege that concepts have fixed, clear boundaries that are not subject to change. Instead, drawing upon arguments by R.G. Collingwood, Goldstein asserts that concepts have a historical dimension with boundaries and meanings that change with their use and context. Goldstein’s work provides insight for philosophers, historians, political scientists, anthropologists, and Judaica scholars interested in the study and meaning of critical concepts within their fields. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leon J. Goldstein , David Schultz, Hamline University , Vincent M. Colapietro, Pennsylvania State UniverPublisher: Lexington Books Imprint: Lexington Books Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.449kg ISBN: 9781498504225ISBN 10: 1498504221 Pages: 206 Publication Date: 12 November 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsForeword, Vincent M. Colapietro Introduction. Conceptual Tension and Social Science Research: The Legacy of Leon J. Goldstein, David Schultz Chapter 1. Conceptual Tension: The Open Texture of the Language of Kinship Chapter 2. Conceptual Tension: Individualism and Non-Individualism Once Again Chapter 3. Thinking the General Will Chapter 4. Reflections on Parliament as an Open ConceptReviewsThese essays represent the mature reflections of a genuinely unique philosopher of history. Goldstein's sensitivity to the special challenges of historical knowledge lead him to unfold the tensions and openness of the concepts that define such knowing. Taken together, these essays represent a sustained effort to save - and to respect - the difficult knowledge that belongs to, and can come from, history. The introduction and foreword do a wonderful job of presenting Goldstein's very real contributions. -- Dennis J. Schmidt, Pennsylvania State University Author InformationLeon J. Goldstein was professor in the Department of Philosophy at Binghamton University from 1963 until 2002. He also lectured at Brandeis University, City College of New York, and at the University of Haifa. David Schultz is professor of political science at Hamline University. He also holds an appointment at the University of Minnesota Law School. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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