Pitirim A. Sorokin and the Reconstruction of Humanity
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Sorokin, crisis, calamity, humanity, reconstructionAbstract
Even if Pitirim A. Sorokin is nowadays considered a master of sociology, he still remains relatively unknown to the younger generations of sociologists. This article attempts to reread the thought of this Russian-American scholar in the light of contemporary society, while also encouraging a greater awareness of him in the scientific circles of sociologists. The proposed rereading, specifically, regards the theme of the reconstruction of humanity and will be done through the analysis of three of his works that have been strongly criticised in American academic circles (The Crisis of Our Age, Man and Society in Calamity, and The Reconstruction of Humanity). They contain numerous topical aspects for contemporary society dealing with social change and crisis. In these works, Sorokin also proposes paths through which humanity can be reconstructed, along with the guiding role of sociology assumes in undertaking these paths. The whole of humanity, for the Russian-American sociologist, remains the only true creator of good living conditions for human beings.
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