Problematization of the “social space” category in sociology

The article is devoted to the problem of forming a conceptual-categorical apparatus in field social topography and reveals dynamics problematization category “social space” sociology. logic movement research focus spatial concepts created by G. Simmel, P. Sorokin Bourdieu are explicated. ratio material non-material sides space analyzed, question relationship between structure forms considered. With assistance R. Carnap H. Lefebvre’s theoretical schemes represented two opposite views meaning “social” study. dividing physical, geometrical submitted. ontological epistemological aspects explored phenomenon approaches definition outlined. first them supposes on interaction co-presence actors, second one practice broadest sense. author’s designed.