New Philosophies Of Social Science

Author : William Outhwaite
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1987-12-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349189465

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New Philosophies of Social Science: Realism, Hermeneutics and Critical Theory by William Outhwaite Pdf

The demise of empiricist philosophies of science has contributed to the current disarray of philosophy in the social sciences. This book argues that a realist analysis of the structures and processes which make up the social world can provide a way out of its present impasse. These processes, ranging from the interpersonal negotiation of meaning to the constraining influence of administrative or market structures, cannot be understood as mere constructs either in the minds of the theorist or of the social factors themselves, since they actually generate the social world as we know it. The author develops some implications of this approach and presents a realist view of some of the principal theoretical traditions and controversies within sociology and other social sciences.

Author : Gerard Delanty
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,8 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 : Nancy Cartwright,Eleonora Montuschi
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191030086

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Philosophy of Social Science by Nancy Cartwright,Eleonora Montuschi Pdf

This is a much-needed new introduction to a field that has been transformed in recent years by exciting new subjects, ideas, and methods. It is designed both for students with central interests in philosophy and those planning to concentrate on the social sciences, and it presupposes no particular background in either domain. From the wide range of topics at the forefront of debate in philosophy of social science, the editors have chosen those which are representative of the most important and interesting contemporary work. A team of distinguished experts explore key aspects of the field such as social ontology (what are the things that social science studies?), objectivity, formal methods, measurement, and causal inference. Also included are chapters focused on notable subjects of social science research, such as well-being and climate change. Philosophy of Social Science provides a clear, accessible, and up-to-date guide to this fascinating field.

Author : William Outhwaite
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:963527656

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New Philosophies of Social Science by William Outhwaite Pdf

Author : Garry Potter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317331841

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The Philosophy of Social Science by Garry Potter Pdf

Now in its second edition, this comprehensive textbook offers an exceptionally accessible yet in-depth introduction to the philosophy of social science. Students with no previous knowledge will find themselves taken on an engaging philosophical journey: the book’s unique dialogue format anticipates their most frequently asked questions and provides clear explanations of specialised terminology and essential contextualisation of contemporary debates. Encompassing both traditional and contemporary perspectives, the book explores the questions and debates raised by all the major theoretical positions in the philosophy of social science, including positivism, empiricism, rationalism, hermeneutics, feminist epistemology, postmodernism and critical realism. The first edition of this book had a Eurocentric bias, as does virtually all other textbooks covering this subject matter. This has been corrected in the second edition and includes a new chapter on the contributions of Islam to philosophy, natural science social science including sociology. The second edition also has a newly written chapter on pragmaticism and neo-pragmaticism, as well as strengthened coverage of hermeneutics, postmodernism and critical realism. The book‘s rich pedagogic support includes: point-by-point summaries introducing the scope of every chapter; discussion questions; further reading lists; and a glossary of key terminology. This excellent textbook is designed to provide every student with a clear understanding of important and complex issues. It is essential reading for all students of philosophy of social science, whether at undergraduate or Masters level and regardless of their disciplinary background.

Author : Martin Hollis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1994-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521447801

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The Philosophy of Social Science by Martin Hollis Pdf

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

Author : Jaan Valsiner
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 55,8 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,Piet Strydom
Publisher : Open University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003-04
Category : Sciences sociales
ISBN : UCSC:32106018771995

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Philosophies of Social Science by Gerard Delanty,Piet Strydom Pdf

This is a collection of extracts from classic works on the philosophy of social science highlighting the work of many influential authors who have shaped social science.

Author : Delanty, Gerard
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335217212

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Social Science by Delanty, Gerard Pdf

What is social science? Does social scientific knowledge differ from other kinds of knowledge, such as the natural sciences and common sense? What is the relation between method and knowledge? This concise and accessible book provides a critical discussion and comprehensive overview of the major philosophical debates on the methodological foundations of the social sciences. From its origins in the sixteenth century when a new system of knowledge was created around the idea of modernity, the author shows how the philosophy of social science developed as a reflection on some of the central questions in modernity. Visions of modernity have been reflected in the self-understanding of the social sciences. From the positivist dispute on explanation vs. understanding to controversies about standpoint to debates about constructivism and realism, Delanty outlines the major shifts in the philosophy of social science. He argues that social science is an intellectual framework for the transformation of the social world. The new edition is updated and expanded throughout with the latest developments in the field, including a new chapter on feminist standpoint epistemology, and additional material on neo-positivism, pragmatism, and reflexivity. This is one of the most ambitious and wide-ranging texts in recent years on debates on method and the contemporary situation of social science. It is of interest to undergraduate students and postgraduates as well as to professional researchers with an interest in the philosophy of the social sciences and social theory.

Author : Daniel Little
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781783487417

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New Directions in the Philosophy of Social Science by Daniel Little Pdf

An accessible introduction to the latest developments and debates in the philosophy of social science.

Author : David Thomas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1980-01-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0521228212

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Naturalism and Social Science by David Thomas Pdf

This 1979 text addresses the ways in which the dominant theories in large areas of Western social science have been subject to strong criticisms, particularly of their supposed philosophical deficiencies. In the philosophy of science, this resulted in empiricist views being replaced by an emphasis on the potential obstinacy of theory in the face of the empirical world. After introducing this contemporary philosophy of science, Dr Thomas uses it to argue that social study can both retain the natural scientific commitment to the constraint of the external world and assimilate the sorts of philosophical criticisms that were made of the old social scientific theories. In particular, he shows that social study understood in terms of the new philosophy of science can give an account of the former's distinctive concerns with issues of the meaning and value of social life. Dr Thomas supports his abstract arguments by detailed case studies.

Author : Patrick Baert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,8 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 : Mark B. N. Hansen,Mark Boris Nicola Hansen
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : 0262083213

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New Philosophy for New Media by Mark B. N. Hansen,Mark Boris Nicola Hansen Pdf

A philosophy of new media that defines the digitalimage as the process by which the body filters information tocreate images.

Author : Ian C Jarvie,Jesus Zamora-Bonilla
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 773 pages
File Size : 46,5 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 : Ted Benton,Ian Craib
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2001-08-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 033377499X

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Philosophy of Social Science by Ted Benton,Ian Craib Pdf

This is the first book in the new series, is a comprehensive introduction to philosophical problems in the social sciences, encompassing traditional and contemporary perspectives. It is readily accessible, with a firm emphasis on communicating difficult philosophical ideas clearly and effectively to those from outside this discipline. Ted Benton and Ian Craib move systematically through major topic areas, from positivism to post-structuralism, using a wide variety of examples and cases to illustrate key themes.