Philosophy and Sociology

On this page: Philosophy and Sociology — Photography, Technology & Science at the Tenckhoff Photo Archive.

The taxonomy Philosophy and Sociology brings together contributions that address fundamental questions of meaning, order, knowledge, and social life—beyond rigid disciplinary boundaries.

At its core are reflections on how individual experience, social structures, and cultural frameworks of interpretation are interwoven. Philosophy provides conceptual tools for examining meaning, truth, and responsibility, while sociology situates these questions within their social, historical, and institutional contexts.

The texts collected here range from theoretical explorations to essayistic analyses and contemporary diagnoses. What unites them is a shared interest in the foundations of social action and in the conditions that make orientation possible in complex societies.

This category is intended for readers who seek not only to observe social developments, but to understand and contextualize them—without resorting to simplistic explanations.

From the Medium to the AI

Why classical media theories fail in the age of AI—and why credibility must be redefined through structure, coherence, and AI-addressed communication.

Quantum Monads VI: No House Without a Foundation

Quantum Monads VI explains why any robust theory needs a foundation and clarifies the conditions that make the theory of quantum monads viable.

Quantum Monads V: When Openness Becomes a Risk

Quantum Monads V explores how open systems achieve stability through binding, return, and field protection—from humans and cultures to AI systems.

Quantum Monads II: A Mathematical-Metaphysical Perspective

Series: The Theory of Quantum Monads – A mathematical and metaphysical analysis of entangled monads. Explore the connection between quantum mechanics, synchronicity, and consciousness in the structure of reality.

Risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence

Risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence - a conversation with the artist and philosopher Boris Eldagsen between "Autopoiesis and knowledge enhancement".

Mimicry and mimesis with artificial intelligence?

In the 2nd AI Talk, the philosopher and artist, Boris Eldagsen, and the sociologist and graduate engineer, Dr. Jürgen Tenckhoff, discuss the various effects of the rapidly advancing developments in artificial intelligence (AI).

Study: Photography in Corona times

The study "Photography in Corona times" by the Tenckhoff photo archive shows the effects of the pandemic on hobby, amateur and professional photographers.