Problematika sociálneho systému v diele Alexandra Hirnera
Alexander Hirner on Social System Problems

Summary/Abstract: Alexander Hirner on Social System Problems. The paper deals with the key theoretical and methodological principles of Alexander Hirneŕs sociology. The analysis focuses on his concept of sociology as a study of social reality. Presented are not only basic ontological and epistemological assumptions but also components of Hirneŕs specific sociological optics. The reader witnesses the inner development of this thinking as he is reminded of the humanistic mission of Hirneŕs sociology. Hirneŕs model of social system is reconstructed with respect to its 12 basic elements. The fundamental differences between systems of social variables and social systems are explained. Finally, his theory of an autokinetic social system is examined paying special attention to its theoretical and humanistic effect. The review of Hirneŕs theoretical approach is complemented by the set of concrete illustrations originating from his own researches of diverse social systems (village, region, factory, personality) and social processes, such as system-forming processes (e.g., sociability), self-regulational processes (e.g., social control) and self-organizational processes (e.g., personality potentials). Sociológia 2000, Vol. 32 (No. 6: 521-538)

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