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(1990) Recent trends in theoretical psychology, Dordrecht, Springer.
This chapter proposes a narrative theory of action. From a narrative perspective, actions are viewed as meaningful expressions which are integrated into a larger whole: the story of life. Explanation of action takes the form of interpretation or hermeneutic understanding. The phenomenology of Merleau-Ponty provides an example of a narrative approach to human action. The notions of dialogue and style in Merleau-Ponty's philosophy are especially relevant. A narrative theory of action may actually play a role in contemporary human sciences. Such a role is demonstrated through a discussion of a possibile narrative approach to the psychology of addiction.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4613-9688-8_9
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Widdershoven, G. (1990)., Theory of action in psychology: a narrative perspective, in M. E. Hyland, W. J. Baker, R. Van Hezewijk & S. J. S. Terwee (eds.), Recent trends in theoretical psychology, Dordrecht, Springer, pp. 107-112.
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