THE CONTROL OF SOCIOLOGICAL-THEORY - IN PRAISE OF THE INTERREGNUM

The argument advanced here contends that integrative efforts within so ciology exacerbate, rather than mitigate, theoretical and organization al fragmentation. Viewing epistemologically driven movements towards t heoretical control as counter-productive, this study contains a propos al for a greater analytical focus on ontology as a better way to promo te and preserve the sociological enterprise. Such a move would reflect a return to the ethos of sociology's classical project and encourage embracing theoretical diversity as a desirable condition.