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Edward N Zalta - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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foundations for mathematical Structuralism
Mind, 2014Co-Authors: Uri Nodelman, Edward N ZaltaAbstract:We investigate the form of mathematical Structuralism that acknowledges the existence of structures and their distinctive structural elements. This form of Structuralism has been subject to criticisms recently, and our view is that the problems raised are resolved by proper, mathematics-free theoretical foundations. Starting with an axiomatic theory of abstract objects, we identify a mathematical structure as an abstract object encoding the truths of a mathematical theory. From such foundations, we derive consequences that address the main questions and issues that have arisen. Namely, elements of different structures are different. A structure and its elements ontologically depend on each other. There are no haecceities and each element of a structure must be discernible within the theory. These consequences are not developed piecemeal but rather follow from our definitions of basic structuralist concepts.
Omar Lizardo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Beyond the antinomies of structure: Levi-Strauss, Giddens, Bourdieu, and Sewell
Theory and Society, 2010Co-Authors: Omar LizardoAbstract:In this article, I attempt to address some enduring problems in formulation and practical use of the notion of structure in contemporary social science. I begin by revisiting the question of the fidelity of Anthony Giddens’ appropriation of the idea of structure with respect to Levi-Strauss. This requires a reconsideration of Levi-Strauss’ original conceptualization of “social structure” which I argue is a sort of “methodological Structuralism” that stands sharply opposed to Giddens’ ontological reconceptualization of the notion. I go on to show that Bourdieu’s contemporaneous critique of Levi-Strauss is best understood as an attempt to recover rather than reject the central implication of Levi-Strauss’ methodological Structuralism, which puts Bourdieu and Giddens on clearly distinct camps in terms of their approach toward the idea of structure. To demonstrate the—insurmountable—conceptual difficulties inherent in the ontological approach, I proceed by critically examining what I consider to be the most influential attempt to resolve the ambiguities in Giddens structuration theory: Sewell’s argument for the “duality of structure.” I show that by retaining Giddens’ ontological focus, Sewell ends up with a notion of structure that is at its very core “anti-structuralist” or only structuralist in a weak sense. I close by considering the implications of the analysis for the possibility of developing the rather neglected “methodological structuralist” legacy in contemporary social analysis.
Mark Olssen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Structuralism post Structuralism neo liberalism assessing foucault s legacy
Journal of Education Policy, 2003Co-Authors: Mark OlssenAbstract:This article traces Foucault's distinctive commitment to ‘post-Structuralism’ through tracing the affinities and departures from Structuralism. It is argued that under the infuence of Nietzsche, Foucault's approach marks a distinct break with Structuralism in several crucial respects. What results is a materialist post-Structuralism which is also distinctively different from the post-Structuralism of writers such as Derrida, Lyotard and Baudrilliard. Foucault's account of neo-liberalism as an historically formed discourse is presented as an example of materialist post-structuralist analysis.
Anthony R Petrosky - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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capturing teachers knowledge performance assessment a and post structuralist epistemology b from a post structuralist perspective c and post Structuralism d none of the above
Educational Researcher, 1994Co-Authors: Ginette Delandshere, Anthony R PetroskyAbstract:When we conceive of knowledge as what is created in discourse, the role of interpretation in the assessment of complex performances becomes critical. Since an assessment system is always defined within an ideology, we discuss the possibility of framing interpretations within that ideology to produce consistent judgments. We propose ways of structuring and formulating interpretations within a dimensional framework and of making them explicit and visible in the writing of interpretive summaries. The discussion in this article reflects the constant tension between the requirement to make assessment decisions and the fact that the performances and their assessment are considered to be acts of interpretation which do not easily accommodate the notion of correctness.
Uri Nodelman - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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foundations for mathematical Structuralism
Mind, 2014Co-Authors: Uri Nodelman, Edward N ZaltaAbstract:We investigate the form of mathematical Structuralism that acknowledges the existence of structures and their distinctive structural elements. This form of Structuralism has been subject to criticisms recently, and our view is that the problems raised are resolved by proper, mathematics-free theoretical foundations. Starting with an axiomatic theory of abstract objects, we identify a mathematical structure as an abstract object encoding the truths of a mathematical theory. From such foundations, we derive consequences that address the main questions and issues that have arisen. Namely, elements of different structures are different. A structure and its elements ontologically depend on each other. There are no haecceities and each element of a structure must be discernible within the theory. These consequences are not developed piecemeal but rather follow from our definitions of basic structuralist concepts.
