The Philosophy of Social Science

Name: The Philosophy of Social Science
Author: Martin Hollis

An Introduction

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Paperback, 277 blz. | Engels

Cambridge University Press | 1994

ISBN13: 9780521447805

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Hoofdrubriek : Filosofie

Cambridge University Press e druk, 1994 9780521447805

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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?

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ISBN13:9780521447805

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:paperback

Aantal pagina's:277

Uitgever:Cambridge University Press

Verschijningsdatum:1-9-1994

Hoofdrubriek:Filosofie

Serie:Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy

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Preface; 1. Introduction: problems of structure and action; 2. Discovering truth: the rationalist way; 3. Positive science: the empiricist way; 4. Ants, spiders and bees: a third way?; 5. Systems and functions; 6. Games with rational agents; 7. Understanding social action; 8. Self and roles; 9. Explaining and understanding; 10. A value-neutral social science?; 11. Rationality and relativism; 12. Conclusion: two stories to tell; Bibliography; Index.