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1. Russian agon and the quest for theoretical sociology.

Author

Kulikov, Sergey B.

Subjects
COMMUNICATION, SCHOLARLY method, SCHOLARS, SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL impact
Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to represent an epistemological analysis of Russian sociological scholarship.Design/methodology/approach The analytical approach that allows reducing the particular representations within the sum of propositions is the methodological base of the paper. Clearing of propositional attitudes explains the basic communications in a thought of researchers. The circle of grounds available to achievement of intuitively noticed purposes defines the preferences of researchers in general.Findings The author proves that the theoretical developments in the Russian sociology are possible as a derivative from the development of questions, which are raised nowadays in worldwide science, but possible in a view of original development of questions, which were raised in worldwide science in the past.Research limitations/implications The Russian sociology represents a part of the European humanities, which is based on the various forms of theoretical combat or agonality.Practical implications The author shows the ways out of the theoretical combat or agonality.Social implications The research clarifies the perspectives for increasing of the knowledge-based society in Russia. The author analyzes the concept of Russia as a paradigmatic society, particularly in the context of transition economies.Originality/value In general, the author concludes that the pro-argument with respect to theoretical developments is weaker than the contra-argument with respect to theoretical developments. This paper has revealed the model within which extreme positions can be reconciled. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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2. Batesonian analysis of value hierarchies and the transformation of Russia.

Author

Pavel Luksha and Anatoly Tkachev

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, ECONOMICS, DATA, SOCIAL planning, THEORY of knowledge, ECONOMIC reform
Abstract

Purpose - The aim is to analyse changes of mass distributed value hierarchies in the course of social transformations in Russia during the last 25 years. Design/methodology/approach - The article's approach is development of the model of value hierarchies within the framework of Batesonian thinking and analysis of secondary sociological and economic data on Russia. Findings - The value hierarchy model, built within the Batesonian approach, provides a framework for analysis of the behavioural alternative choice by social individuals. Crisis events in Russia in the 1990s were related to the demolition of behavioural contexts and mass scale learning-III of the adult population. New value hierarchy structures were subsequently formed in the early 2000s. Attention of social planners to the structure of mass-distributed value hierarchies and the need to learn in changing contexts could improve the efficiency of social transformation. Research limitations/implications - Research findings are limited by the use of secondary data. However, even in this case, the model of value hierarchies has been found a useful tool of sociological data interpretation. Practical implications - Need for changes in epistemological grounds that underlie the design of massive socioeconomic reforms. Originality/value - The value hierarchy model was developed as a contribution to the Batesonian tradition of epistemology. Insights were provided into value hierarchy changes as the key driver of chronic crises in Russia in the 1990s. Social scientists and social planners within the system thinking approach could benefit from this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2007