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- S0132162525030019-1
- DOI
- 10.31857/S0132162525030019
- Publication type
- Article
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- Published
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- Volume / Issue number 3
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- 3-14
- Abstract
- This article explores the “sociological imagination” concept within the field of sociology, particularly its role in theoretical work. Professions often claim unique knowledge and skills that grant them exclusive expertise. Sociologists, similarly, frequently invoke specific modes of thinking, such as critical sociological thinking and the sociological imagination, as essential to their professional identity and the comprehension of social reality. This study examines early interpretations of the sociological imagination by Everett Hughes and Arnold Rose in the 1960s. Hughes viewed it as a counter to over-professionalization, urging sociologists to explore beyond established patterns. He advocated for broad applications, from creating societal models to addressing specific problems. Rose critiqued C. Wright Mills’ concept, linking it to sympathetic introspection. He identified diverse types of sociological imagination tied to micro/macro perspectives, historical context, and analytical distance. Both underscored the importance of imagination in sociological thinking, offering insights relevant to contemporary challenges in the discipline and sociological education. The study advocates integrating the reading of “The Sociological Imagination” with training in analytical skills, using metaphors, diverse data, theoretical knowledge, and alternative approaches like Abbott’s lyrical sociology. The study concludes by noting that rigid requirements limit individual expression of imagination, narrowing the diversity of academic publications.
- Keywords
- Ч.Р. Миллс социологическое воображение теория поэтика социологическое мышление
- Date of publication
- 10.11.2025
- Year of publication
- 2025
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