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Sociology as Political Education

By Karl Mannheim

Sociology as Political Education Philosophy

Sociology as Political Education

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German professors and academic intellectuals are often blamed for passivity or complicity in the National Socialist rise to power. Karl Mannheim was a leading representative of a vital minority of university personalities who devoted themselves to making sociology and higher education contribute to democratization. Sociology as Political Education is an illustration of the application of sociological knowledge to the world of practical action. Together with an analytical and historical account of Mannheim's efforts, to be published in a volume authored by Loader and Kettler forthcoming next season, it comprises a complete record of Karl Mannheim in the university life of the Weimar period. The comparatively new discipline of sociology was looked upon with favor by the Weimar Republic's reformers of higher education. In advancing its methods Mannheim had first to contend with prominent and influential figures who attacked sociology as a mere political device to undermine cultural and national values for the sake of narrow interests and partisanship. He then had to meet the objections of fellow sociologists who were convinced that the discipline could prosper only as an area of specialized study with no claim to educational goals beyond the technical reproduction. Finally, he had to separate himself from proponents of politicized sociology. Sociological thought should be rigorous, critical, and attentive to evidence, but, Mannheim argued, its system had to be open and congruent with the ultimate responsibility of human beings for their acts. Loader and Kettler present Mannheim's groundbreaking ideas through previously untranslated Mannheim texts, among them a transcript of his 1930sociology course in which Mannheim answered his critics and clarified his intentions. Sociology as Political Education is not only of historical significance, but also shows Mannheim's relevance for current discussions of academic integrity and politicization. This volume wil
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
222
Release Date:
2001-05-31
Publication Date:
2001-05-31
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0765800543
ISBN13:
9780765800541
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
479 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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