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Alfred Schűtz (1899-1959)
Explanations > Social Research > Theorists > Alfred Schűtz Key points | Discussion | See also Key pointsSeeing things as 'the Stranger'. Postulate of Adequacy (link experience to knowledge). DiscussionHis situation was as a refugee in the USA from Austria in the late 1930s, and so understood the notion of being a 'stranger'. Postulate of AdequacySuggested the Postulate of Adequacy, whereby ideas have to link lived experience with scientific knowledge. Each concept or idea in 'scientific model of human action' must be constructed such that it is understandable in terms of everyday life. Scientific statements must account for everyday life. Three viewpoints
The Stranger is a key position as it offers an open-minded view. See also
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