As an undergrad, I spent three years acting like a child and one year applying myself to my studies. It was during this year that I began to toss about observations and synthesize information from several classes I'd had—not only in sociology, but in several disciplines. I also brushed up on the basic and popular philosophies that had emerged in then-recent discussions with friends and classmates. I sought knowledge and understanding: how the world works, how society came to be society, how people and values developed over time, why certain institutions are so pervasive today, why people act the way they do, and how society can be changed for the better (and, indeed, what "better" means).
Then I graduated and fell into a lethargic state, halfheartedly trying to find a job whose only requirement is a bachelor's degree in anything. This was a dark period. Now my interest is renewed, and I can put all this behind me.
Though graduated I am still a student of sociology, and anthropology, and theology, and philosophy, and psychology, and economics, and political science, and any other discipline that aids me in understanding the world and beyond. I will begin by reading the books on my shelf, reviewing and adding commentary to see how each work fits into my own perspective and theories. Any other relevant works will be added to a reading list to be visited in due time.
The goal of this blog is to help me organize my ideas, track my sources, develop my theories, and, if at all possible, to help others who are interested in doing the same.
