The significance of narrative in practical research

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  • なぜ物語は実践研究にとって重要なのか
  • Reader/user generalizability
  • 読者・利用者による一般化可能性

Abstract

<p>This paper explicates the significance (and danger) of narrative in practical research by clarifying the concept of narrative. The clarification is based on the theory of the narrative mode (Bruner), which is augmented by the theory of meaning (Luhmann and Arendt) and the theory of historical writing (White). The narrative is characterized in contrast to the argument in the logico-scientific mode in terms of form, theme, stuff, plot, language, tone and reality. Also characterized is the concept of meaning which is capable of dealing with the issues of complexity and plurality of our human world. The narrative is crucial both in practical research and historical writing in that it addresses the important question of "what should we do?" However, it may be abused when excessive dramatizing, moralizing or ideologizing is applied. The narrative possesses reader/user generalizability, which, unlike generalization in science, requires imaginative thoughts from its readers.</p>

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  • CRID
    1390001288136340992
  • NII Article ID
    130007644868
  • DOI
    10.14960/gbkkg.16.12
  • ISSN
    21889600
    21887802
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
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