Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics Introduction to Bourdieu: Habitus
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Mar 6, 2020 Explore the fascinating concept of 'habitus' and its profound impact on human behavior and societal dynamics. Discover how ingrained patterns and social structures shape individual choices, affecting everything from social mobility to health inequalities. Reflect on the interplay of personal experiences with larger forces in society and gain insights into breaking free from limiting patterns for personal growth. Delve into the debates surrounding structuralism, existentialism, and postmodernism through the lens of Bourdieu's transformative ideas.
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Bourdieu's Key Concepts
- Bourdieu's key concepts are habitus, field, and cultural capital, which explain social interactions.
- Habitus, the central concept, describes how our actions are influenced by social expectations and probabilities.
Habitus and Social Games
- Habitus is a system of dispositions that regulates behavior without strict rules, shaping our inclinations and tendencies.
- It's about understanding the unwritten rules of the social game and how social life is orchestrated without a conductor.
Habitus and Strategies
- We develop strategies based on our perceived likelihood of success and appropriate challenges within our field.
- Habitus codifies social likelihoods into our psychology, influencing our actions and shaping our routines.