Preface to the second edition -- Introduction to the first edition -- Empiricism and positivism in science -- Some problems of empiricism and positivism -- Science, nature and society : some alternatives to empiricism -- Interpretive approaches 1: instrumental rationality -- Interpretive approaches 2: rationality as rule-following: cultures, traditions and hermeneutics -- Interpretive approaches 3: critical rationality -- Critical realism and the social sciences -- Feminism, knowledge, and society -- Post-structuralism and postmodernism -- Conclusion: in defence of philosophy -- Commentary on recent developments.
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-Addresses critical issues relating to the nature of social science.
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-Encompasses traditional and contemporary perspectives.
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-Interrogates the relationship between social science and natural science.
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-Introduces and critiques a wide range of approaches, from empiricism and positivism to post-structuralism and rationalism.
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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.
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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 This new edition includes previously unpublished personal insights from both authors, incorporates new commentaries on classic content and features an additional chapter on recent developments in the field.
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Written in an engaging and student-friendly style, the book introduces key ideas and concepts white raising questions and opening debates. A cornerstone text in the Traditions in Social Theory series, this book remains essential reading for alt students of social theory. --Book Jacket.
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Social sciences-- Philosophy.
70.02 philosophy and theory of the social sciences.