Paradox - Towards a Metatheory

Contrary to the supposedly sublime linear logic that underpins our prevalent modes of theoretical and empirical enquiry, in this fascinating book organizational anthropologist, Tom Vine, charts the pervasiveness of paradox across the academy: from arithmetic to zoology.

Sommario

1. Introduction; Part I: The Pervasiveness of Paradox; 2. Paradox and Art; 3. Paradox and Society; 4. Paradox and Organization; 5. Paradox and Nature; 6. Paradox and Ontology; Part II: The Pedagogical Potential for Paradox; 7. Pedagogical Logic I: Paradox Thwarts Moral Closure; 8. Pedagogical Logic II: Paradox Elicits Egalitarian Inertia; 9. Pedagogical Logic III: Paradox Augments Understanding of Agency; 10. Conclusion

Info autore

Tom Vine completed his first two degrees at the University of Warwick before moving to the University of Essex for his doctorate. He is currently Associate Professor at the University of Suffolk. When he's not grappling with Nietzsche, Tom enjoys charity shop crawls, restoring old boats, and cold water swimming in the rivers of East Anglia.

Riassunto

Contrary to the supposedly sublime linear logic that underpins our prevalent modes of theoretical and empirical enquiry, in this fascinating book organizational anthropologist, Tom Vine, charts the pervasiveness of paradox across the academy: from arithmetic to zoology.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Tom Vine, Tom (University of Suffolk Vine
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 20.11.2023
• EAN: 9781032066721
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3206672-1
• Pagine: 252
• Categorie: Saggistica > Politica, società, economia > Politica; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Media, comunicazione > Scienze della comunicazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Theory, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Marketing / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, Anthropology, Philosophy, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Movements / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Sales & Selling / General, Philosophy of Science, Social groups, Economic theory & philosophy, Social, group or collective psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Sales & marketing, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Social research & statistics, Sociology: work & labour, Topics in philosophy, Sales and marketing, Social research and statistics, Sociology: work and labour, Economic theory and philosophy, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Labor / General, Social groups, communities and identities