REFLEXTIIlTY; AS A METHOD TO THE STUDY OF POLITICS

Abstract

Recently, There is an increasing appeal for reflexive methology
in social science, Its theorists offer and hybrid of some aspects of
empricism and interpretative .and critical theory. .This synthesis
goes beyond them, and make a new sensitive methodology 'that
avoids all defaults of .those methodologies. Also, reflexive
methodology rejects such 'dualisms as agenly/structure, ,
objective//subjective and conscious/unconscious.
Author examines the theoretical consequences of this new
approach and -makes some remarks on its theorists. Article's
hypotheses is "reflexive methodology speaks about the capacity of
individuals to reflect on their thoughts and ations, this reflection
makes new theoretical foundation for justifying the volutntaristic
actions." In this regard, he talks about the relationship between
reflexivity and modernity.