A Theory of the Microdynamics of Occurrent Thought
A Theory of the Microdynamics of Occurrent Thought

Author: Herbert S. Demmin

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2015-08-13

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 149851149X

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A Theory of theMicrodynamics of Occurrent Thought (T2) is based on a reflective analysis of occurrent thoughts (OTs) in the spirit of phenomenological philosophy and proposes that such thoughts consist of a specific combination of ten or fewer micro phases possessing phenomenal contents that are so brief that most of us are unaware of their existence. The theory specifies the “movements” of an operating I or central executive in, as, and among these phases in the service of “processing” their contents by fleetingly “becoming” them, followed by one of several transitions of attention that bring about different degrees of their objectification. The relatively fixed sequences of the phases of OTs, along with an operating I’s immersion in and “face-up” or “face-down” surfacing from their phenomenal contents, form a structure that carries and drives “on-line” cognition, supporting the view that they play a causal role in human information processing. Two categories, two forms, and fifteen different types of OTs are defined based on the transitions of an operating I therein. This book includes detailed illustrations of the different types of OTs.

Ghosts of Consciousness
Ghosts of Consciousness

Author: Herbert S. Demmin

Publisher: Paragon House Publishers

Published: 2003-10

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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The reality of internal, mental experience and its impact on self-awareness. describe and outline the structure of thought and how certain thoughts engender the experience of a separate self, with all its implications for the individual and humankind. reflects a new and fundamental theory of the microdynamics of thinking and self-awareness, opening a window into every reader's mind in their quest for self-discovery and psychological and spiritual development.

Style, Society, and Person
Style, Society, and Person

Author: Christopher Carr

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-11

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 1489910972

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Style, Society, and Person integrates the diverse current and past understandings of the causes of style in material culture. It comprehensively surveys the many factors that cause style; reviews theories that address these factors; builds and tests a unifying framework for integrating the theories; and illustrates the framework with detailed analyses of archaeological and ethnographic data ranging from simple to complex societies. Archaeologists, sociocultural anthropologists, and educators will appreciate the unique unifying approach this book takes to developing style theory.

Theoretical Research Programs
Theoretical Research Programs

Author: Joseph Berger

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 9780804722308

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Analyzing the structure and growth of major theoretical research programs in the sociological study of group processes, this book considers such topics as exchange processes and network structures, bargaining and conflict, status characteristics and status organizing processes, social interaction, and legitimation processes.

Thinking About Biology
Thinking About Biology

Author: Wilfred Stein

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-03-08

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 0429961200

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This book discusses the emergence of life, the development of the individual, and the study of the interaction between individuals and species. It gives the student of theoretical biology some idea of the flavor of current research in the field.

Dynamics of Organizational Ambidexterity
Dynamics of Organizational Ambidexterity

Author: Elena Krause-Söhner

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-07-07

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 3658341270

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Elena Krause-Söhner explores how the dynamics of organizational ambidexterity can be managed in complex organizations. This is a relevant question as today’s organizations and the individuals within them face the challenge of focusing on short term improvements while simultaneously targeting long-term innovation in a dynamic environment. Drawing on a practice-based perspective and the view of organizations as socially constructed and constantly changing entities, organizational enacting and constructing change activities are investigated based on profound conceptual and empirical base in an industry and service context. This book derives implications for both the theoretical discourse and for practitioners.

Current Perspectives in Social Theory
Current Perspectives in Social Theory

Author: Ben Agger

Publisher: JAI Press(NY)

Published: 1995-03

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781559388764

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Current Perspectives in Social Theory presents essays on the major issues in contemporary theoretical work in sociology, providing both a critical overview of the development of major debates and original formulations by specialists working in various fields. Emphasis is put upon the presentation of new developments in special areas. Intended to cover the discipline as a whole, Current Perspectives in Social Theory seeks to maintain a balance between the general and the particular by dividing each volume into two parts, the first consisting of field statements by recognized academics in major areas of sociology, the second consisting of pieces focused on more detailed theoretical issues.

Topics in Classical Micro- and Macroeconomics
Topics in Classical Micro- and Macroeconomics

Author: Peter Flaschel

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-03-14

Total Pages: 517

ISBN-13: 3642003249

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This book on Classical micro- and macrodynamics includes revised versions of papers which were written between 1983 and 2000, some jointly with co-authors, and it supplements them with recent work on the issues which are raised and treated in them. It attempts to demonstrate to the reader that themes of Classical economics, in particular in the tradition of Smith, Ricardo and Marx, can be synthesized into a coherent whole, from the perspective of formal model building. This is accomplished by means of mathematical techniques which, on the one hand, provide a consistent accounting framework (labor values and prices of p- duction) as point of reference for Classical micro- and macro-dynamics and which, on the other hand, attempt to apply these accounting schemes – or suitable ext- sions of them – by showing their usefulness as tools of analysis of the implications of technological change (labor values) and as potential tools for understanding the dynamics of market prices and of income distribution around their centers of gravity (production prices and the wage-pro?t curve).

Theoretical Principles of Sociology, Volume 2
Theoretical Principles of Sociology, Volume 2

Author: Jonathan H. Turner

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-08-05

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1441962255

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Micro-level dynamics revolve around face-to-face interactions among individuals. What occurs within encounters is constrained by their embedding with corporate and categoric units and, by extension, institutional domains, stratification systems, community networks, societies, and inter-societal systems. In this Handbook, the author explores the effect of microdynamics on these larger social systems.

Current Controversies in Philosophy of Science
Current Controversies in Philosophy of Science

Author: Shamik Dasgupta

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1317497147

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Current Controversies in Philosophy of Science asks twelve philosophers to debate six questions that are driving contemporary work in this area of philosophy. The questions are: I. Are Boltzmann Brains Bad? II. Does Mathematical Explanation Require Mathematical Truth? III. Does Quantum Mechanics Suggest Spacetime is Nonfundamental? IV. Is Evolution Fundamental When It Comes to Defining Biological Ontology? V. Is Chance Ontologically Fundamental? VI. Are Sexes Natural Kinds? These debates explore the philosophical foundations of particular scientific disciplines, while also examining more general issues in the philosophy of science. The result is a book that’s perfect for the advanced philosophy student, building up their knowledge of the foundations of the field and engaging with its cutting-edge questions. Preliminary descriptions of each chapter, annotated lists of further readings for each controversy, and study questions for each chapter help provide clearer and richer snapshots of active controversies for all readers.