Concept Formation in Social Science (Routledge Revivals)

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Concept Formation in Social Science (Routledge Revivals) by William Outhwaite, Taylor and Francis
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Author: William Outhwaite ISBN: 9781136830761
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 22, 2010
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: William Outhwaite
ISBN: 9781136830761
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 22, 2010
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1983, this book examines the problems of concept formation in the social sciences, and in particular sociology, from the standpoint of a realistic philosophy of science. Beginning with a discussion of positivistic, hermeneutic, rationalist and realistic philosophies of science, Dr Outhwaite argues that realism is best able to furnish rational criteria for the choice and specification of social scientific concepts. A realistic philosophy of science therefore acts as his reference point for the dialectical presentation of alternative accounts.

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First published in 1983, this book examines the problems of concept formation in the social sciences, and in particular sociology, from the standpoint of a realistic philosophy of science. Beginning with a discussion of positivistic, hermeneutic, rationalist and realistic philosophies of science, Dr Outhwaite argues that realism is best able to furnish rational criteria for the choice and specification of social scientific concepts. A realistic philosophy of science therefore acts as his reference point for the dialectical presentation of alternative accounts.

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