“[W]hen the empirical investigator glories in his refusal to go beyond the specialized observation dictated by the traditions of his discipline, be they ever so inclusive, he is making a virtue out of a defense mechanism which insures him against questioning his presuppositions.”
Quote by Karl Mannheim
Work
Ideology and utopia: an introduction to the sociology of knowledge
This book provides an in-depth examination of the sociology of knowledge, investigating the ways in which ideologies shape and are shaped by utopian visions. It delves into the theoretical foundations of the field and examines the historical and contemporary contexts in which these ideas have emerged and evolved. more
Author
Karl Mannheim
Karl Mannheim was a prominent German sociologist born on March 27, 1893, in Munich, Germany, and died on January 9, 1947. His academic career was primarily spent in Germany and the United Kingdom, and he is considered one of the most important sociologists of the 20th century. Mannheim's research covered various fields including sociological theory, historical sociology, and the sociology of knowledge. more
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