Philosophical Foundations Of The Social Sciences
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Philosophical Foundations Of The Social Sciences
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Author : Harold Kincaid
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1996
Philosophical Foundations Of The Social Sciences written by Harold Kincaid and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Philosophy categories.
This 1996 book argues that behind the diverse methods of the natural sciences lies a common core of scientific rationality.
Philosophy Of Social Science
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Author : Ted Benton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Philosophy Of Social Science written by Ted Benton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with categories.
Philosophy Of Social Science
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Author : Alexander Rosenberg
language : en
Publisher: Westview Press
Release Date : 1988-09-07
Philosophy Of Social Science written by Alexander Rosenberg and has been published by Westview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-09-07 with Philosophy categories.
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.
The Philosophy Of Social Science
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Author : Martin Hollis
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1994-09
The Philosophy Of Social Science written by Martin Hollis and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-09 with Philosophy categories.
An introduction to the philosophy of social science from a well-known author.
Philosophical Foundations Of The Three Sociologies Rle Social Theory
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Author : Ted Benton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-19
Philosophical Foundations Of The Three Sociologies Rle Social Theory written by Ted Benton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-19 with Social Science categories.
An extended historical and philosophical argument, this book will be a valuable text for all students of the philosophy of the social sciences. It discusses the serious alternatives to positivist and empiricist accounts of the physical sciences, and poses the debate between naturalism and anti-naturalism in the social sciences in new terms. Recent materialist and realist philosophies of science make possible a defence of naturalism which does not make concessions to positivism and which recognizes the force of several of the anti-positivist arguments from the main anti-naturalist (neo-Kantian) tradition. The author presents a critical evaluation of empiricist and positivist theories of knowledge, and investigates some classic attempts at using them to provide the philosophical foundation for a scientific sociology. He takes the Kantian critique of empiricism as the starting point for the main anti-positivist and anti-naturalist philosophical approaches to the social studies. He goes on to investigate the inadequacy of post-Kantian arguments from Rickert, Weber, Winch and others, both against non-positivist forms of naturalism and as the possible source of a distinctive philosophical foundation for the social studies. The book concludes with a critical investigation of the Marxian tradition and an attempt to establish the possibility of a materialist and realist defence of the project of a natural science of history, which escapes the fundamental flaws of both positivist and neo-Kantian attempts at philosophical foundation.
The Foundations Of Social Research
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Author : Michael Crotty
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 1998-08-26
The Foundations Of Social Research written by Michael Crotty and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-08-26 with Social Science categories.
Choosing a research method can be bewildering. How can you be sure which methodology is appropriate, or whether your chosen combination of methods is consistent with the theoretical perspective you want to take? This book links methodology and theory with great clarity and precision, showing students and researchers how to navigate the maze of conflicting terminology. The major epistemological stances and theoretical perspectives that colour and shape current social research are detailed and the author reveals the philosophical origins of these schools of inquiry and shows how various disciplines contribute to the practice of social research as it is known today.
The Ant Trap
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Author : Brian Epstein
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2015-03-03
The Ant Trap written by Brian Epstein and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-03 with Philosophy categories.
We live in a world of crowds and corporations, artworks and artifacts, legislatures and languages, money and markets. These are all social objects - they are made, at least in part, by people and by communities. But what exactly are these things? How are they made, and what is the role of people in making them? In The Ant Trap, Brian Epstein rewrites our understanding of the nature of the social world and the foundations of the social sciences. Epstein explains and challenges the three prevailing traditions about how the social world is made. One tradition takes the social world to be built out of people, much as traffic is built out of cars. A second tradition also takes people to be the building blocks of the social world, but focuses on thoughts and attitudes we have toward one another. And a third tradition takes the social world to be a collective projection onto the physical world. Epstein shows that these share critical flaws. Most fundamentally, all three traditions overestimate the role of people in building the social world: they are overly anthropocentric. Epstein starts from scratch, bringing the resources of contemporary metaphysics to bear. In the place of traditional theories, he introduces a model based on a new distinction between the grounds and the anchors of social facts. Epstein illustrates the model with a study of the nature of law, and shows how to interpret the prevailing traditions about the social world. Then he turns to social groups, and to what it means for a group to take an action or have an intention. Contrary to the overwhelming consensus, these often depend on more than the actions and intentions of group members.
The Philosophy Of Social Science
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Author : Garry Potter
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-13
The Philosophy Of Social Science written by Garry Potter and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-13 with Social Science categories.
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.
The Philosophical Foundations Of Social Work
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Author : Frederic G. Reamer
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2022-09-06
The Philosophical Foundations Of Social Work written by Frederic G. Reamer and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-06 with Social Science categories.
Social work rests on complex philosophical assumptions that should be central to practice, education, and training. In this book, Frederic G. Reamer explores how these issues bear on the purpose, methods, and perspectives of social work and their far-reaching implications for practice and scholarship. Reamer examines major themes across the domains of moral and political philosophy, logic, epistemology, and aesthetics. He raises questions such as: How can ethical theories inform social workers’ moral judgments? In what ways are canons of inductive and deductive logic relevant to social workers’ thinking about their work? To what extent can scientific inquiry help social workers understand the nature and effect of their interventions? How can concepts related to aesthetics shed light on the nature of social work? Reamer’s nuanced inquiry never loses sight of the concrete applications of philosophy to social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, or to broader goals of social change. This second edition of The Philosophical Foundations of Social Work is revised and updated throughout to address contemporary challenges. It focuses especially on newer thinking about the role of non-Western philosophical perspectives and the relevance of philosophy to social workers’ commitments to multiculturalism, feminism, and antiracism.
Handbook Of The Philosophical Foundations Of Business Ethics
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Author : Christoph Luetge
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2012-10-09
Handbook Of The Philosophical Foundations Of Business Ethics written by Christoph Luetge and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-09 with Philosophy categories.
The Handbook of Business Ethics: Philosophical Foundations is a standard interdisciplinary reference handbook in the field of business ethics. Articles by notable philosophers and economists examine fundamental concepts, theories and questions of business ethics: Are morality and self-interest compatible? What is meant by a just price? What did the Scholastic philosophers think about business? The handbook will cover the entire philosophical basis of business ethics. Articles range from historical positions such as Aristotelianism, Kantianism and Marxism to systematic issues like justice, religious issues, rights and globalisation or gender. The book is intended as a reference work for academics, students (esp. graduate), and professionals.