Alfred Schutz

Alfred Schutz on Hermeneutic and Interpretative Traditions – 50 MCQs with Answers (UGC NET Sociology)

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Alfred Schutz on Hermeneutic and Interpretative

Alfred Schutz is a central figure in interpretative sociology. His work bridges phenomenology and social action theory, deeply influencing hermeneutic traditions in sociology. For UGC NET aspirants, Schutz’s ideas on lifeworld, intersubjectivity, typification, and meaningful social action are extremely important. 1. Alfred Schutz is primarily associated with which sociological tradition? A. PositivismB. Structural FunctionalismC. Interpretative … Read more

Alfred Schutz – Contribution to Phenomenology

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American Family Structures: Tradition and Change

Introduction on Phenomenology Alfred Schutz (1899–1959) was an Austrian social scientist and philosopher best known for developing the phenomenological approach in sociology. Drawing upon the works of Edmund Husserl and Max Weber, Schutz attempted to bridge the gap between philosophy and sociology by examining how individuals create and maintain the social world through everyday experiences. … Read more