Vulnerability and existence theory in catastrophic times
Journal article
Turner, Bryan S.. (2022). Vulnerability and existence theory in catastrophic times. Journal of Classical Sociology. 22(1), pp. 90-94. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468795X211049303
Authors | Turner, Bryan S. |
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Abstract | ‘Existence theory’ is a bold and imaginative contribution to social theory. Baert, Morgan and Ushiyama (hereafter ‘the authors’) draw on a broad range of existing approaches from Heidegger to Schutz to build a social theory that draws attention to time, the stages of life and the unavoidably precarious nature of human existence. At the same time, they pay careful attention to the social context in which time and existential precariousness combine to form what they call ‘the existential ladder’. Our lives are to some degree measured by the ‘existential milestones’ that we confront over time. These are not invariable stages, but they traditionally included entry into the work force, courtship and marriage, parenthood and maturity, and old age and death. There are in addition norms that attend these transitions. For example, procreation and parenthood are not for the elderly. Old fathers with young children are regarded as foolish if not reprehensible. Failure to pass through the milestones at the appropriate time may result in disappointments, stress and unhappiness. |
Keywords | ageing; catastrophe; existence theory; sociological theory; vulnerability |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Journal of Classical Sociology |
Journal citation | 22 (1), pp. 90-94 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
ISSN | 1468-795X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1468795X211049303 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85121832680 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 90-94 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 23 Dec 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 15 Jun 2022 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8xyq1/vulnerability-and-existence-theory-in-catastrophic-times
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