This thesis has investigated the underlying theory, and philosophy, which is presupposed by the method of structural analysis as it is often employed in the study of man. A distinction was drawn between two kinds of structuralism. The focus was on the brand of structuralism which appears to follow from a theory and a philosophy about man. It was argued that this more ambitious brand of structuralism is elevated to the level of scientific theory, based on a kind of materialistic determinism, and a theory of the unconscious.It was found that there is no reason to reject structuralism as a scientific theory on the basis that it does not conform to a conventional definition of science. The epistemological ramifications were considered. It was shown that there is a need for clarification and inter-disciplinary communication.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/182093 |
| Date | January 1979 |
| Creators | Senneville, Donald Shipley |
| Contributors | Mueller, Robert W. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | ii, 60 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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