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Stephen Turner is an American philosopher and sociologist specializing in the philosophy of social science. His extensive academic work focuses heavily on the fundamental nature of social practices, the complexities of tacit knowledge, and the philosophical foundations underlying sociological and humanistic inquiry. Turner has written extensively on how human behaviors and unspoken rules shape institutional structures and knowledge systems. His research is intended primarily for scholars and students in the fields of sociology, philosophy, and political science.
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What does Stephen Turner study?
Stephen Turner works in philosophy and sociology, especially the philosophy of social science. His research examines social practices, tacit knowledge, and the foundations of social explanation.
What does tacit knowledge mean in Stephen Turner's work?
Tacit knowledge is practical know-how that people use without being able to fully state every rule behind it. Turner connects this idea to how social practices are learned, repeated, and explained.
Which book explains Stephen Turner's theory of social practices?
A central work is The Social Theory of Practices: Tradition, Tacit Knowledge, and Presuppositions, published in 1994. The book examines how practice theory handles knowledge that is not fully explicit.
Is Stephen Turner a philosopher or a sociologist?
He is an American philosopher and sociologist whose work crosses both fields. His main specialty is the philosophy of social science rather than a single narrow branch of sociology.
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