Andrea M. Maccarini
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Andrea M. Maccarini is a leading voice in critical realist social theory, whose work bridges the gap between deep ontological inquiry and pressing contemporary issues. Her research centers on the philosophy of social science, the moral and cultural dimensions of late modernity, and the role of human agency in complex social structures. Maccarini’s major contributions include a rigorous defense of essentialism within a critical realist framework, arguing that the “real” cannot be reduced to social construction—a position that challenges dominant anti-essentialist trends in sociology. Her 2021 “Introduction” (2 citations) lays the groundwork for this revaluation, while her broader oeuvre (with papers collectively cited over 150 times) explores how emergent social forms reshape personal identity and moral responsibility. Notably, she has advanced the concept of “deep relationality,” examining how digital and globalized contexts transform human bonds. Her work is essential for scholars seeking to understand the interplay of structure, culture, and agency in a rapidly changing world.
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- 1Introduction2 citations · 2021