| Philosophy of the Social Sciences: Philosophical Theory and Scientific Practice Contributor(s): Mantzavinos, C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521739063 ISBN-13: 9780521739061 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $37.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: A unique discussion between philosophers and social scientists which extends the frontiers of the philosophy of the social sciences. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science - Philosophy | Social - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 300.1 |
| LCCN: 2009020693 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (1.20 lbs) 344 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume is a unique contribution to the philosophy of the social sciences, presenting the results of cutting-edge philosophers' research alongside critical discussions by practicing social scientists. The book is motivated by the view that the philosophy of the social sciences cannot ignore the specific scientific practices according to which social scientific work is being conducted, and that it will be valuable only if it evolves in constant interaction with theoretical developments in the social sciences. With its unique format guaranteeing a genuine discussion between philosophers and social scientists, this thought-provoking volume extends the frontiers of the field. It will appeal to all scholars and students interested in the interplay between philosophy and the social sciences. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mantzavinos, C.: - Professor Mantzavinos holds the Chair of Economics and Philosophy at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany. He is the author of Wettbewerbstheorie (1994), Individuals, Institutions, and Markets (Cambridge, 2001) and Naturalistic Hermeneutics (Cambridge, 2005). |
