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CULTURE VERSUS THE IDENTITY OF HUMAN NATURE

With reference to Manuel Castells I argue that the value of theory stems, above all, from its ability to provoke and structure empirical research – in other words, theory is communicated via the analysis of practices. The application of theory is of an iterative nature, and thus „sensitizing” concept areas. The identity of human nature is „sensitizing” concept areas. I share the view of James Clifford that the main goal of cultural researchers should be to create space for the future of cultures and to identify any threats thereto.