Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The paper analyses metaphor as a sociological method. To demonstrate its methodological value, the paper centres on Zygmunt Bauman?s metaphors who used them as a means of effectively conveying sociological interpretations to the public. Experts can use metaphors to generate research questions, and the public can use them to understand the world. While metaphors possess significant heuristic power, they cannot replace empirical evidence. The paper has implications for sociological methodology and to some extent, sociological theory.
Source: Sociologija
DOI: 10.2298/soc2401045v
Author: Maroje Visic
Institution: Libertas International University
Language: English
Topic: Zygmunt Bauman's Sociology
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4393324943