The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD3) By: Dr Hichem Karoui What exactly is Reason? Is it different from intelligence? How might we define Reason and Intelligence in the modern day? Did modern definitions differ from those developed by Greek philosophers? How has our view of Reason and Intelligence changed over time? Introduction For millennia, the ideas of…
Month: September 2023
Swimming Between Two Waters
Extract From Forthcoming Volume 10 of The Morning of the Mogul (Chapter 6 opening). The Morning of the Mogul I couldn’t see the Sheraton’s towering, strong, reassuring walls, the lush green of the trees, or the soothing blue of the sky. As fruitless and pointless as they are, the few landmarks I had gathered…
Bourdieu’s Intellectual Alchemy: Transforming the Way We Think About Society and Culture
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD2) By: Dr Hichem Karoui Abstract When discussing the sociological imagination, it’s nearly impossible not to mention the pioneering concepts of Pierre Bourdieu. His theories revolving around social capital, habitus, and the power field not only advanced sociological discourse but also acted as a key to deciphering complex social structures. This essay…
The Impact of Historical Events on Societal Structures
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD1) By: Dr Hichem Karoui Throughout history, major events have played a significant role in shaping social structures and institutions. These events have had lasting effects on society, moulding the way people interact, organise, and govern themselves. By examining the impact of historical events on societal structures, we can better understand…