How to integrate theories of norm emergence. The example of James S. Coleman’s and Robert C. Ellickson’s theories
Published online on November 10, 2025
Abstract
Rationality and Society, Volume 38, Issue 1, Page 6-41, February 2026.
There are different theories that aim at explaining the emergence of norms (defined as statements about oughtness). It is not known which theory is superior. This paper is a first attempt to propose a new integrated norm theory, based on two plausible and ...
There are different theories that aim at explaining the emergence of norms (defined as statements about oughtness). It is not known which theory is superior. This paper is a first attempt to propose a new integrated norm theory, based on two plausible and ...