SOCI 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Instrumental And Value Rationality, Ideal Type, Social Actions
15 Mar 2017
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Value orientation: what we find relevant as researchers should not be present in our research. Our research must be based off of facts that can be verified objectively by other researchers. Focuses on the qualities of specific groups, details, and events. These actions have consequences, and the unfolding of actions involves interaction and communication. Socialization: social action can be related to the past (revenge) or to the present (self-defense) and the future (precaution, not every action is social. Reactive behavior: behavior that is spontaneous and impulsive; no thought behind it. Imitative behavior, doing what other people are doing without thinking of it walking in a crowd and avoiding bumping into others is a reactive behavior. Direct and explanatory understanding: direct understanding: understanding the goal of an action. It is knowing what the person is trying to achieve, but not knowing why they want to achieve it: explanatory understanding/empathy: seeking the intent behind the goal or action.
