Sociology and the Intellectual Life: An Interview with Lewis S. Feuer

Sociology and the Intellectual Life: An Interview with Lewis S. Feuer

An introduction to a 1996 interview with retired sociologist Lewis S. Feuer covers his personal history, academic training, & published work. Also described are his interest in the notion of sociological generalization, admiration for John Stuart Mill, view of the irrational & emotional as c...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American sociologist 1997-12, Vol.28 (4), p.55-89
Hauptverfasser: Feuer, Lewis S., Cushman, Thomas, Rodden, John
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Careers
History of ideas
Ideology
Imperialism
Intellectuals
Interview
Lewis S. Feuer
Liberalism
Marxian economics
Marxism
Marxist sociology
New York
Psychoanalysis
Science
Social philosophy
Social psychology
Social theories
Sociologists
Sociology
Student movements
Teachers
Theory of relativity
U.S.A
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Zusammenfassung:An introduction to a 1996 interview with retired sociologist Lewis S. Feuer covers his personal history, academic training, & published work. Also described are his interest in the notion of sociological generalization, admiration for John Stuart Mill, view of the irrational & emotional as catalysts for creativity & transformation, & the impact of Marxism on his work. Some of Freuer's current projects are mentioned & his opinion of contemporary sociology outlined. 12 References. D. Weibel
ISSN:0003-1232
1936-4784
DOI:10.1007/s12108-997-1020-5