A further look at 'common sense' in introductory sociology

Argues three points: 1) negative treatments of common sense lead to greater problems than those which they seek to solve by their challenging of common sense; 2) a variety of bases exists both in sociology and in philosophy in support of common sense; 3) introductory texts could serve students more...

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Published in:Teaching sociology 1989-07, Vol.17 (Jul 89), p.307-315
Main Author: Mathisen, J A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Commonsense
Education
Sociology
Teaching
Universities
USA
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Summary:Argues three points: 1) negative treatments of common sense lead to greater problems than those which they seek to solve by their challenging of common sense; 2) a variety of bases exists both in sociology and in philosophy in support of common sense; 3) introductory texts could serve students more adequately by a balanced explanation and interpretation of the relationship between common sense and sociology as a science. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0092-055X