English Explanatory Dictionary

actionalism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Describes the theory of sociologist Alain Touraine that aims to replace sociology's focus from society to actors. Here, they emphasise the importance of individuals as agents of social systems, rather than passive observers.

Word forms

actionalism
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