Why Luhmann was transformed in Chile into one of the leading theorists? (it is a matter of reviewing programs, for example, the phd, in order to observe their influence). In the end, it is not true that is extremely influential in a universal way. What becomes even more strange the issue is that his theory […]
the utility Of formalization in Sociology
The formal arguments tend to be lateros, do not always move substantially things and, in general, are more difficult to make the arguments (and statements) to informal normally do in Sociology.But they have one great advantage, which I think is crucial. To avoid this kind of things: In the course of criticizing utilitarianism and the […]
Paper on Methodology
And having, at the same time, made a presentation at the same congress, on Methodology (based but editing, the ideas expressed in the series on the rules of the sociological analysis), we will also do the same thing. That is, to publish it (link here) And here is the summary: The methodology in the social […]
Tricks of the Quantitative
Take a look at the following argument: The traditional measuring measured variables (say, distance). In the social sciences, there are very few things that can be measured that way. So if we want to investigate, and not simply to stay for detainees, then we have to use another mode of measurement. Here the idea is […]
Of the (no) importance of epistemology
Among the innumerable characteristics of the social sciences which in reality is not much sense to have this our inveterate habit of applying a theoretical discussion elements epistemological: This theory does not serve (or the other way around, is more better) because you do not agree to (or complies) with such basic characteristics of the […]
A couple of mistakes theory: Progress, determinism and contingency.
Reading a comment about the importance of the war and the conflict in the book of Joas and Knöbl, Social Theory: Twenty Lectures, arose in my poor little head a few ideas. The first is that definitely if we’re going to use the word progress it is necessary to remove all residual of moral character. […]
An argument archaeological against the idea that modernity is related to culture
A vision relatively common on modernity and that we have already criticized several times here, is the idea that modernity is -preferably – a cultural project. Wagner has been one of the most important proponents of this idea, and here in Chile is basically the vision that Morandé has of modernity (and therefore of because […]
Social Formations, military structure and ideology. A comparison in the Ancient Middle East
Although looked at from a distance might seem to be always the same, a mere succession of dynasty after dynasty; if it is observed with more detention it is possible to observe important changes in the history of the Ancient Middle East. One can compare two periods -not so distant from one another, at least […]
you can’t rely on the journalists: how The Chilean GDP doubled in 6 years?
military Competition and bureaucratization of the State
An argument that I’ve read several times in the past few years is the relationship between the military effort of a state and its bureaucratization. In particular, the case of ancient China is an example of it: it Is a state which early develops a strong bureaucracy because of the demands of military competition -in […]