The Philosophy of Social Science
Title | The Philosophy of Social Science PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Hollis |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 1994-09-01 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1316101770 |
This textbook by Martin Hollis offers an exceptionally clear and concise introduction to the philosophy of social science. It examines questions which give rise to fundamental philosophical issues. Are social structures better conceived of as systems of laws and forces, or as webs of meanings and practices? Is social action better viewed as rational behaviour, or as self-expression? By exploring such questions, the reader is led to reflect upon the nature of scientific method in social science. Is the aim to explain the social world after a manner worked out for the natural world, or to understand the social world from within?
Readings in the Philosophy of Social Science
Title | Readings in the Philosophy of Social Science PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Martin |
Publisher | MIT Press |
Pages | 818 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780262631518 |
the first comprehensive anthology in the philosophy of social science to appear since the late 1960s
New Directions in the Philosophy of Social Science
Title | New Directions in the Philosophy of Social Science PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Little |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2016-09-12 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1783487410 |
An accessible introduction to the latest developments and debates in the philosophy of social science.
Philosophy of Social Science
Title | Philosophy of Social Science PDF eBook |
Author | Ian Craib |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2010-12-15 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 9780230242593 |
Philosophers and social scientists share a common goal: to explore fundamental truths about ourselves and the nature of the world in which we live. But in what ways do these two distinct disciplines inform each other and arrive at these truths? The 10th anniversary edition of this highly regarded text directly responds to such issues as it introduces students to the philosophy of social science. While staying true to the writing of the late Ian Craib, this perennial text has been brought up to date by Ted Benton. This new edition includes previously unpublished personal insights from both authors, incorporates new commentaries on classic content and features an additional chapter on recent developments in the field. The book: • Addresses critical issues relating to the nature of social science • Interrogates the relationship between social science and natural science • Encompasses traditional and contemporary perspectives • Introduces and critiques a wide range of approaches, from empiricism and positivism to post structuralism and rationalism. Written in an engaging and student-friendly style, the book introduces key ideas and concepts while raising questions and opening debates. A cornerstone text in the Traditions in Social Theory series, this book remains essential reading for all students of social theory.
A Realist Philosophy of Social Science
Title | A Realist Philosophy of Social Science PDF eBook |
Author | Peter T. Manicas |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 7 |
Release | 2006-06-15 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1139457063 |
This introduction to the philosophy of social science provides an original conception of the task and nature of social inquiry. Peter Manicas discusses the role of causality seen in the physical sciences and offers a reassessment of the problem of explanation from a realist perspective. He argues that the fundamental goal of theory in both the natural and social sciences is not, contrary to widespread opinion, prediction and control, or the explanation of events (including behaviour). Instead, theory aims to provide an understanding of the processes which, together, produce the contingent outcomes of experience. Offering a host of concrete illustrations and examples of critical ideas and issues, this accessible book will be of interest to students of the philosophy of social science, and social scientists from a range of disciplines.
The Philosophy of Social Science Reader
Title | The Philosophy of Social Science Reader PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Steel |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Social sciences |
ISBN | 9780415779692 |
The Philosophy of Social Science Reader is an outstanding, comprehensive and up-to-date collection of key readings in the philosophy of social science, covering the essential issues, problems and debates in this important interdisciplinary area ... Featuring the work of influential philosophers and social scientists such as Ernest Nagel, Ian Hacking, John Searle, Clifford Geertz, Daniel Kahneman, Steven Lukes and Richard Dawkins, The Philosophy of Social Science Reader is the ideal text for philosophy of social science courses, and for students in related disciplines interested in the differences between the social and natural sciences. -- Product Description.
The Philosophy of Social Science
Title | The Philosophy of Social Science PDF eBook |
Author | Garry Potter |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 490 |
Release | 2016-12-13 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1317331842 |
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.