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Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction

Paperback • 1994 • English

Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction

By Martin Hollis

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About the book

This textbook by Martin Hollis offers an exceptionally clear and concise introduction to the philosophy of social science. It examines questions which give rise to fundamental philosophical issues. Are social structures better conceived of as systems of laws and forces, or as webs of meanings and practices? Is social action better viewed as rational behaviour, or as self-expression? By exploring such questions, the reader is led to reflect upon the nature of scientific method in social science. ...Show more

History of scholarship (principally of social sciences and humanities)
Philosophy

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ISBN

9780521447805

Published year

1994

Language

English

Original title

Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction

Format

Paperback

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