Theodore R. Schatzki Boeken

The book presents a novel perspective on social life through the lens of Heidegger's and Wittgenstein's philosophies, emphasizing the "site of the social" as a dynamic interplay of practices and material conditions. Schatzki critiques traditional social theories by contrasting the simpler Shaker village's medicinal herb business with the complexities of contemporary Nasdaq day trading. This approach sheds light on key social theory issues, including social order, agency, and the relationship between society and nature, offering fresh insights into social change and the influence of the present on the future.

Explaining Heidegger’s ideas on spatial phenomena simply and succinctly, this book will be provocative and invaluable to anyone interested in space and spatial theory. The author gives incisive, informative, and compelling analyses of Heidegger’s overall philosophy and of his changing ideas about space, spatiality, the clearing, places, sites, and dwelling. This study also charts the legacy of these ideas in philosophy, geography, architecture, and anthropology and includes a bibliography of select works that examine or are influenced by Heidegger’s ideas on space.

Exploring fundamental aspects of social theory, this book emphasizes the significance of social practices in shaping human existence. Drawing on Wittgenstein's insights, the author critiques established practice theories by Bourdieu, Giddens, and Lyotard, offering a fresh perspective on individuality and social life. The work highlights the relevance of Wittgenstein's philosophy to various social theoretical debates, making it a valuable resource for social and continental philosophers, social scientists, and literary theorists alike.

This is the first volume to bring together philosophers, sociologists and scientists to explore and examine the role of practices in human activity.

Exploring an original Heideggerian perspective, this book delves into the concept of timespace and its impact on human activity, society, and history. It presents empirical examples to argue that activity timespace is crucial to understanding social dynamics. The text examines how interconnected timespaces create a foundational structure for social phenomena, provides a fresh interpretation of the past's presence in the present, and defends the purposeful nature of emotional and ceremonial actions.