A History And Philosophy Of The Social Sciences

Author : Peter T. Manicas
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0631165835

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A History and Philosophy of the Social Sciences by Peter T. Manicas Pdf

This ambitious critical history of the variety of disciplines we group together as the social sciences argues that the defining characteristic of social science, both historically and in the present, is ideology. Based originally on a flawed ideal of science, the 'social sciences' have incorporated and refined a set of assumptions about the nature of state and society, assumptions which have been institutionalized with the growth of modern universities. The book is in three main parts. It deals firstly with the history of certain key ides from the early modern period (assessing thinkers from Hobbes and Marx to Hegel, Weber, and Kuhn), before exploring the institutional and social features which have shaped the emergence of modern social science. Manicas goes on to reveal the ideological component of mainstream social science, concluding by suggesting and alternative realist philosophy for the future. Rigorous in scholarship and engaging in presentation, the book offers a brilliant combination of wide-ranging historical scholarship and a firm location in the current theoretical dilemmas of the social sciences.

Author : H. Scott Gordon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134863075

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First published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Michael Martin,Lee C. McIntyre
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : 0262631512

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Readings in the Philosophy of Social Science by Michael Martin,Lee C. McIntyre Pdf

the first comprehensive anthology in the philosophy of social science to appear since the late 1960s

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1137031280

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A History and Philosophy of the Social Sciences by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ian C Jarvie,Jesus Zamora-Bonilla
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 773 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446209714

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The SAGE Handbook of the Philosophy of Social Sciences by Ian C Jarvie,Jesus Zamora-Bonilla Pdf

- what is the relationship between the social sciences and the natural sciences? - where do today′s dominant approaches to doing social science come from? - what are the main fissures and debates in contemporary social scientific thought? - how are we to make sense of seemingly contrasting approaches to how social scientists find out about the world and justify their claims to have knowledge of it? In this exciting handbook, Ian Jarvie and Jesús Zamora-Bonilla have put together a wide-ranging and authoritative overview of the main philosophical currents and traditions at work in the social sciences today. Starting with the history of social scientific thought, this handbook sets out to explore that core fundamentals of social science practice, from issues of ontology and epistemology to issues of practical method. Along the way it investigates such notions as paradigm, empiricism, postmodernism, naturalism, language, agency, power, culture, and causality. Bringing together in one volume leading authorities in the field from around the world, this book will be a must-have for any serious scholar or student of the social sciences.

Author : Martin Hollis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1994-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521447801

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An introduction to the philosophy of social science from a well-known author.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1137031280

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A History and Philosophy of the Social Sciences by Anonim Pdf

Author : C. Mantzavinos
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139479820

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Philosophy of the Social Sciences by C. Mantzavinos Pdf

This volume is a unique contribution to the philosophy of the social sciences, presenting the results of cutting-edge philosophers' research alongside critical discussions by practicing social scientists. The book is motivated by the view that the philosophy of the social sciences cannot ignore the specific scientific practices according to which social scientific work is being conducted, and that it will be valuable only if it evolves in constant interaction with theoretical developments in the social sciences. With its unique format guaranteeing a genuine discussion between philosophers and social scientists, this thought-provoking volume extends the frontiers of the field. It will appeal to all scholars and students interested in the interplay between philosophy and the social sciences.

Author : Byron Kaldis
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1195 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781452276045

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Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Social Sciences by Byron Kaldis Pdf

"This encyclopedia, magnificently edited by Byron Kaldis, will become a valuable source both of reference and inspiration for all those who are interested in the interrelation between philosophy and the many facets of the social sciences. A must read for every student of the humanities." Wulf Gaertner, University of Osnabrueck, Germany "Like all good works of reference this Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Social Sciences is not to be treated passively: it provides clear and sometimes controversial material for constructive confrontation. It is a rich resource for critical engagement. The Encyclopedia conceived and edited by Byron Kaldis is a work of impressive scope and I am delighted to have it on my bookshelf.” David Bloor, Edinburgh University "This splendid and possibly unique work steers a skilful course between narrower conceptions of philosophy and the social sciences. It will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers in either or both fields, and to anyone working on the interrelations between them." William Outhwaite, Newcastle University The Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Social Sciences is the first of its kind in bringing the subjects of philosophy and the social sciences together. It is not only about the philosophy of the social sciences but, going beyond that, it is also about the relationship between philosophy and the social sciences. The subject of the Encyclopedia is purposefully multi- and inter-disciplinary. Knowledge boundaries are both delineated and crossed over. The goal is to convey a clear sense of how philosophy looks at the social sciences and to mark out a detailed picture of how the two are interrelated: interwoven at certain times but also differentiated and contrasted at others. The Entries cover topics of central significance but also those that are both controversial and on the cutting-edge, underlining the unique mark of this Encyclopedia: the interrelationship between philosophy and the social sciences, especially as it is found in fresh ideas and unprecedented hybrid disciplinary areas. The Encyclopedia serves a further dual purpose: it contributes to the renewal of the philosophy of the social sciences and helps to promote novel modes of thinking about some of its classic problems.

Author : Timothy Rutzou,George Steinmetz
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781787566033

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Critical Realism, History, and Philosophy in the Social Sciences by Timothy Rutzou,George Steinmetz Pdf

This volume examines the relationship between history, philosophy, and social science, and contributors explore questions concerning realism, ontology, causation, explanation, and values in order to address the question “what does a post-positivist social science look like?”

Author : Ronald W. Dundon,Jennifer L. Jainer
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1560727306

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A Philosophy of Social Sciences by Ronald W. Dundon,Jennifer L. Jainer Pdf

Section headings: Philosophy -- Wandering Sages; Anthropology; Social Philosophy; Education; History; Philosophy of Social Psychology; Philosophy of Religion; Philosophy of Law; Philosophy of Economics; Philosophy of Science.

Author : Patrick Baert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780745699981

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Philosophy of the Social Sciences by Patrick Baert Pdf

In this ground-breaking new text, Patrick Baert analyses thecentral perspectives in the philosophy of social science,critically investigating the work of Durkheim, Weber, Popper,critical realism, critical theory, and Rorty's neo pragmatism. Places key writers in their social and political contexts,helping to make their ideas meaningful to students. Shows how these authors’ views have practical uses inempirical research. Lively approach that makes complex ideas understandable toupper-level students, as well as having scholarly appeal.

Author : Jaan Valsiner
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783030330996

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Social Philosophy of Science for the Social Sciences by Jaan Valsiner Pdf

This is an international and interdisciplinary volume that provides a new look at the general background of the social sciences from a philosophical perspective and provides directions for methodology. It seeks to overcome the limitations of the traditional treatises of a philosophy of science rooted in the physical sciences, as well as extend the coverage of basic science to intentional and socially normative features of the social sciences. The discussions included in this book are divided into four thematic sections: Social and cognitive roots for reflexivity upon the research process Philosophies of explanation in the social sciences Social normativity in social sciences Social processes in particular sciences Social Philosophy of Science for the Social Sciences will find an interested audience in students of the philosophy of science and social sciences. It is also relevant for researchers and students in the fields of psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, education, and political science.

Author : Gerard Delanty
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0816631271

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Social Science by Gerard Delanty Pdf

It is argued that the conception of social science emerging today is one that involves a synthesis of radical constructivism and critical realism. The crucial challenge facing social science is a question of its public role: growing reflexivity in society has implications for the social production of knowledge and is bringing into question the separation of expert systems from other forms of knowledge.

Author : Seymour Mauskopf,Tad Schmaltz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9400717458

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Integrating History and Philosophy of Science by Seymour Mauskopf,Tad Schmaltz Pdf

Though the publication of Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions seemed to herald the advent of a unified study of the history and philosophy of science, it is a hard fact that history of science and philosophy of science have increasingly grown apart. Recently, however, there has been a series of workshops on both sides of the Atlantic (called '&HPS') intended to bring historians and philosophers of science together to discuss new integrative approaches. This is therefore an especially appropriate time to explore the problems with and prospects for integrating history and philosophy of science. The original essays in this volume, all from specialists in the history of science or philosophy of science, offer such an exploration from a wide variety of perspectives. The volume combines general reflections on the current state of history and philosophy of science with studies of the relation between the two disciplines in specific historical and scientific cases.