On Symbolic Interactionism I have since the late 1960’s been interested in the theory of symbolic interactionism. It is a very partial and limited theory but for many purposes it is actually one of the best we have. The Poetic for Paul a few posts back has already introduced some key ideas. …
Day: July 7, 2012
Poetics: generations
Poetics Quoting Humanisms I am very interested in the problem of generations. A dear old friend recently sent me this fragment of a poem by Andreas Gryphius, a survivor of the 30 years war in what became known as Prussia. (11 October 1616 – 16 July 1664). Each healing breath in lost thin air must…