merton

• Nome próprio, usado como sobrenome de personalidades conhecidas, incluindo um escritor religioso e um sociólogo. Refere-se, entre outros, a Thomas Merton, monge trapista e autor espiritual, e a Robert K. Merton, sociólogo.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a religious writer and a sociologist.

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1. Thomas MertonC1formalamerican

   An American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist, and scholar of comparative religion (1915–1968).

   Thomas Merton

   • Merton's autobiography, 'The Seven Storey Mountain', became a bestseller.
   • He wrote extensively on spirituality and social justice.
   • Merton's dialogues with Eastern religions were groundbreaking.

2. Robert K. MertonC1formalamerican

   An American sociologist (1910–2003) who made significant contributions to the sociology of science and the study of social structure.

   Robert K. Merton

   • Merton developed the concept of 'self-fulfilling prophecy'.
   • His work on anomie and strain theory is foundational in criminology.
   • Merton's 'Matthew effect' describes how advantage accumulates.