Paper short abstract:

In combining two methodological approaches from Sociology and Anthropology I will create a new framework for an understanding of the potential role of landscape in shaping culture.

Paper long abstract:

The aim of this research paper is to discuss if, who, and in which manner constructivist theories, or to speak in a more broader sense, social constructivism affects the shaping of reality, nature and the environment. For this approach I would like to suggest the reader an interdisciplinary way, combining several theories from the field of Sociology as well as Anthropology in order to merge the best aspects of them. I would like to introduce the Sociologist with the concept of "scape" and the Anthropologist with the different forms of constructivism in order to create a common understanding of the field of research. After this short adjustment of the theoretical frame I will further discuss the implications, overlaps and fruitful outcomes of a possible merger of the two different fields.

In times where skepticism and pessimism regarding scientific research are on the everyday agenda, we have to have a closer look on their philosophical grounds and try to figure out how they can help us in better understanding ourselves and others. Time will show if my cultural scape approach is a helpful tool too.