Verstehen
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /və(ɹ)ˈʃteɪ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Verstehen is a noun meaning (sociology) A stance that attempts to understand the meaning of action from the actor’s point of view, so that the actor is seen as a subject rather than an object of observation.
Meaning
(sociology) A stance that attempts to understand the meaning of action from the actor’s point of view, so that the actor is seen as a subject rather than an object of observation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include actionalism, positionality, dramatism, structuration, holist, subjectist.
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