The Concept of Function in Social positioning Theory

Stephen Pratten

doi:10.1111/jtsb.12389

The Concept of Function in Social positioning Theory

Stephen Pratten

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Abstract

The term function currently features prominently in outlines of social positioning theory but a sustained account of the view of function informing social positioning theory has yet to be supplied. In the absence of a fuller articulation of the theory’s underlying view of function confusion and misinterpretation are likely to be encouraged especially among those committed to one or other of the numerous alternative accounts of function available. In this paper key features of the concept of function as it now appears in social positioning theory are identified and the similarities and differences between it and selected other views of function explored.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	560-582
Number of pages	23
Journal	JOURNAL FOR THE THEORY OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Volume	53
Issue number	4
Early online date	15 Jun 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/jtsb.12389
Publication status	Published - 12 Dec 2023

Keywords

community
component
function
ontology
totality

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