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Coaching, History, and the Sociology of Knowledge

These essays focus on a somewhat elusive but critical theme operating in our world: the institutionalization of knowledge (epistemology). Building on concepts coming from the sub-discipline called “the sociology of knowledge”, our theme in this set of essays concerns ways in which knowledge is framed in the various societies in our contemporary coaching world and […]

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On April 6, 2016
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Karl Mannheim and the Sociology of Knowledge

Do we, in some way, become part of the reinforcing "group" for the powerful and influential leaders with whom we work? How do we remain "objective" in our perspectives regarding the world of our clients?

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On March 11, 2016
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Professional Coaching, Plato’s Cave and the Sociology of Knowledge

In this essay we engage the sociology of knowledge to identify a host of critical and challenging questions to be addressed by the coach--and the coach's clients.

Posted by Selvakumar Simon
On March 2, 2016
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