The category of contemporary social theory

Authors

  • Iryna Ja. Matsevich-Dukhan Institute of Philosophy, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 1 Surhanava Street, 2 building, Minsk 220072, Belarus

Keywords:

social theory, sociological theory, socio-philosophical theory, theory of society, contemporary social theory

Abstract

The article reveals different approaches to defining the notion «social theory». Its development within the social and human sciences is traced. Its further transformation into one of the key categories of socio-philosophical cognition is delineated. Regional differences in interpretations of this category are indicated. Reasons for the emergence of the universal category of social theory at the turn of XX–XXI centuries are outlined.

Author Biography

  • Iryna Ja. Matsevich-Dukhan, Institute of Philosophy, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 1 Surhanava Street, 2 building, Minsk 220072, Belarus

    PhD (philosophy), docent; postdoctoral researcher

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2019-07-21

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No. 2 (2019): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Sociology

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To Know so that to Foresee...

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Matsevich-Dukhan, I.J. 2019. The category of contemporary social theory. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Sociology. 2 (Jul. 2019), 57–65.