If there are actors, then there is no alternative to recognizing that actions do have meaning for them. What do we mean with the above? A statement very simple: That every actor requires a map of the world, have distinctions and rules that relate those distinctions to be able to move . To be able […]
Lucky case
The analytical rules of the Method in Social Sciences (V) The postulate of the consequences of the action
The assertion that every action has consequences and should not require further defense. To perform an action implies the use of some resources –those needed to carry it out-and those resources are not available after this action. To perform an action means you get certain results –results that involve certain changes with respect to the […]
The Analytical rules of the Method in Social Sciences(VI) The postulate of explanation of what social
The previous sections have been rules about necessary aspects to take into account for a proper description of the social life. The following postulate is a rule on where it should focus of such description or explanation. A very important part of the effort of the social sciences is simply to show the importance of […]