Conflict of interpretation within the framework of the paradigm of “interpretive sociology”
The article attempts to provide an analytical overview of the main theoretical and methodological approaches that have had a direct impact on the formation of “interpretative” sociology and used qualitative methods in this area. The main attention is paid to the consideration of the reception and rethinking of the hermeneutic method in the tradition of “interpretative” sociology. The leading methodological approaches that have developed within the framework of the hermeneutic paradigm are identified and analyzed. A critical analysis of the concepts and ideas proposed in the various hermeneutic directions allowed us to formulate a number of conclusions regarding the improvement of the methodology of “interpretive” sociology and the methodology for analyzing and interpreting the content of narrative material. The article was prepared as part of the research work of the state task of the RANEPA.