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By using his own ideas of what theory and in particular sociological theory should ‘do’ Craib exemplifies his ideas both in method and content. ... In doing so Craib presents his explanation with dual enforcement. Craib presents in chapter one the components of theory. ...
In his analysis of coherent analysis Craib takes the reader through the possible prejudices and preconceived ideas relating to sociological theory and follows through to how theory is relevant in real life and to real problems, and how theory assists us in gaining knowledge of the world around us. ... In doing so Craib is both discussing conceptualization and indeed conceptualizing in that he is identifying possible experiences (preconceived ideas about theory or impotence) and linking them. By building and clarifying the concept of theory Craib also gives explanation to its relevance and to its usefulness. ...
In explaining second order problems Craib initially briefly states that they are “ problems about the best way of carrying on systematisation, only indirectly connected with explaining our experience as such”(p 8). By putting little emphasis on second order problems in the first instance Craib is exemplifying their place as part of sociological theory.
Approximate Word count = 886
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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