25

Aug

Economy, Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten: David Hume

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David Hume, who died on this date (August 25) in 1776, is one of the most influential figures in the history of philosophy. Renowned for his empiricism, skepticism, and naturalism,…

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06

Aug

Gone But Not Forgotten, Humanities

Gone But Not Forgotten: Theodor Adorno

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Theodor W. Adorno, who died on this date (August 6) in 1969, was a towering figure in 20th-century philosophy, sociology, and cultural criticism. A central figure in the Frankfurt School…

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01

Aug

Gone But Not Forgotten, Sports

Gone But Not Forgotten: Norbert Elias

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Norbert Elias, born on June 22, 1897, in Breslau, Germany (now Wrocław, Poland), stands as one of the most influential sociologists of the 20th century. Elias's pioneering work on the…

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29

Jul

Culture, Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten: Herbert Marcuse

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Herbert Marcuse, a prominent 20th-century philosopher and sociologist, was a key figure in the development of critical theory. Born on July 19, 1898, in Berlin, Germany, Marcuse's work has had…

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19

Jul

Culture

Why Some Acts of Cultural Borrowing Spark Outrage: Insights from a New Study

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Acts of cultural boundary-crossing evoke significant disapproval when perceived as disrespectful or exploiting the target culture, especially when done by individuals of higher socioeconomic status. The concept of "cultural tariffing"…

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17

Jul

Economy, Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten: Adam Smith

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Adam Smith, a towering figure in the realm of economics, is often hailed as the father of modern economics. Born on June 16, 1723, in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, Smith's profound insights…

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18

Mar

Fundamentals

A New Era of Inquiry: Emerging Trends in Sociology

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Sociology will be at the forefront of studies into digital technologies, globalization, environmental change, health, and economic inequalities. New possibilities in data collection and analysis will revolutionize quantitative methods, while…

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18

Mar

Culture, Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten: Erich Fromm

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Remembering Erich Fromm Today, March 18, we commemorate the passing of twentieth-century social psychologist, sociologist, and critical theorist Erich Fromm. Born in 1900, Fromm was a German Jew who fled…

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14

Mar

Consumption, Economy, Fundamentals, Globalization, Gone But Not Forgotten, Inequalities, Labor, Organizations

Gone But Not Forgotten: Karl Marx

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What?! Karl Marx?! Yes, today, March 14, we commemorate the passing of the most polarizing figures in history: Karl Marx. Though he died on this date in 1883, few can…

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