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 philsophy of science.
1. Concepts of Science 2. Concepts in Science 3. Constitution 4. Max Weber and Concept Formation in Sociology 5. Concepts of Society
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ISBN
9780415611169
Publisert
2010-10-22
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Routledge
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650 gr
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216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
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Engelsk
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Antall sider
266
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