action theory

Noun

Meaning

action theory (uncountable)

(political science, sociology) Any theory that centres its gaze, analysis, and interpretation around human action. E.g. rational choice theory, phenomenology, etc.

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Examples

In his response Parsons acknowledged that action theory and symbolic interactionism should not be regarded as two separate, antagonistic positions; in contrast they have overlapping structures of conceptualization. Source: Internet

Scholars of action theory References Further reading * Maurice Blondel (1893). Source: Internet

Parsons regarded symbolic interactionism and the theory of George Herbert Mead as valuable contributions to action theory specifying certain aspects of the theory of the personality of the individual. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

action strategy action taken now will prevent problems later action task force action to establish paternity action to preserve health action towards