merton

• 源自英语的专有名词，指姓氏，著名人物包括宗教作家和社會學家。

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

不可数 · 专有名词

1. Thomas MertonC1formalamerican

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

   托马斯·默顿

   • 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.

   罗伯特·K·默顿

   • 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.