| Foundational Analysis: Presuppositions in Experimental Psychology Contributor(s): Saariluoma, Pertti (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415145856 ISBN-13: 9780415145855 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 1997 Annotation: In a critical analysis of the assumptions underlying experimental psychology, Pertti Saariluoma urges social scientists to reflect upon their procedures and methodology. He has revisited the philosophy of science to find a new way of applying its methods to psychology. "Foundational Analysis" shows how it is possible to analyze existing methological arguments and find loopholes in them and Saariluoma raises new issues for the rationale behind empirical technique. The book will of interest to researchers and students in cognitive science, the social sciences and the philosophy of science. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Research & Methodology |
| Dewey: 150.724 |
| LCCN: 97205318 |
| Series: Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.3" W x 8.76" (0.80 lbs) 216 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In a critical analysis of the asumptions underlying experimental psychology, Pertti Saariluoma urges social scientists to reflect upon their procedures and methodology. He has revisited the philosophy of science to find a new way of applying its methods to psychology. Foundational Analysis shows how it is possible to analyze existing methodological arguments and find loopholes in them, and raises new issues for the rationale behind empirical technique. It will be of interest to researchers and students in cognitive science and other social sciences, and the philosophy of science. |