Theoretical Sociology in Modern Russia: The case of A.F. Filippov
https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6401-2022-4-56-64
Abstract
In the 1990s, Russian sociology made up for the lack of knowledge of Western and pre-revolutionary Russian sociology. The study of Western sociology brought the understanding that there is no well-proportioned building of Western theoretical sociology. Comprehending the results of the reforms, which contradicted the predictions of Russian sociologists, and comparing them with the works of the classics of sociology led to a change in the views of Russian sociologists. Therefore, in the mid-1990s, some Russian sociologists raised the question of creating a theory of post-Soviet society.
In such conditions, an article by A.F. Filippov appeared, in which it was argued that there is no theoretical sociology in Russia, the question of creating a national sociology in Russia was raised, the principles of a “good” theory were considered.
The article provoked discussions in the sociological community for two decades. Opinions ranged from full support of A.F. Filippov’s theses to denial of the need for theoretical sociology in Russia. It was important to reject the statement about the non-existence of theoretical sociology in Russia, and that gave impetus to the development of new theories.
About the Author
O. V. Kozyreva
Russian State University for the Humanities
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ol’ga V. Kozyreva, applicant
bld. 6, Miusskaya Square, Moscow, Russia, 125047
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Kozyreva O.V. Theoretical Sociology in Modern Russia: The case of A.F. Filippov. RSUH/RGGU BULLETIN. Series Philosophy. Social Studies. Art Studies. 2022;(4):56-64. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6401-2022-4-56-64
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