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Author : Michael Martin,Lee C. McIntyre
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : 0262631512
the first comprehensive anthology in the philosophy of social science to appear since the late 1960s
Author : Martin Hollis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1994-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521447801
An introduction to the philosophy of social science from a well-known author.
Author : Nancy Cartwright,Eleonora Montuschi
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199645107
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 : Alexander Rosenberg
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1988-09-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0813306175
An introduction to the philosophical foundations of the human sciences. The author takes readers through behaviourism, naturalism, interpretativism about human action, and macro-social scientific perspectives, setting out to illuminate the motivation and strategy of each.
Author : C. Mantzavinos
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139479820
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 : Gerard Delanty
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0816631271
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 : Patrick Baert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780745699981
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 : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783030330996
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 : Ian C Jarvie,Jesus Zamora-Bonilla
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 773 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446209714
- 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 : RICHARD S. RUDNER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Vernon Pratt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134951543
Published in the year 2004, Philosophy and the Social Sciences is a valuable contribution to the field of Sociology.
Author : Daniel Little
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781783487417
An accessible introduction to the latest developments and debates in the philosophy of social science.
Author : Lee McIntyre,Alex Rosenberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781315410074
The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Social Science is an outstanding guide to the major themes, movements, debates, and topics in the philosophy of social science. It includes thirty-seven newly written chapters, by many of the leading scholars in the field, as well as a comprehensive introduction by the editors. Insofar as possible, the material in this volume is presented in accessible language, with an eye toward undergraduate and graduate students who may be coming to some of this material for the first time. Scholars too will appreciate this clarity, along with the chance to read about the latest advances in the discipline. The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Social Science is broken up into four parts. Historical and Philosophical Context Concepts Debates Individual Sciences Edited by two of the leading scholars in the discipline, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in the philosophy of social science, and its many areas of connection and overlap with key debates in the philosophy of science.
Author : Mario Bunge,Professor Mario Bunge
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0300066066
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Author : Garry Potter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317331841
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.