New Philosophy of Social Science

James Bohman (St Louis University)

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Polity Press
15 May 1994

Philosophy; Social research & statistics; Philosophy of science

Now available in paperback, this book offers an original introduction to the philosophy of social science, emphasising new post-empiricist approaches.

By: James Bohman (St Louis University)
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 397g
ISBN: 9780745614083
ISBN 10: 0745614086
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 15 May 1994
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. Introduction: Post-Empiricism, Indeterminacy, and the Social Sciences. 1. The Old Logic of the Social Sciences:. Actions, Reasons and Causes. 2. The New Logic of the Social Sciences:. Rules, Rationality and Explanation. 3: Interpretation and Indeterminacy. 4: The Macro-Micro Relation. 5: Criticism and Explanation. Conclusion: Philosophy and the Social Sciences.

James Bohman has spent a number of years researching in Frankfurt and has worked with Jurgen Habermas.

Reviews for New Philosophy of Social Science

'An important and well crafted argument which compels attention.' Network '[a] learned and acute survey of the 'new logic of social science'.' The London Review of Books 'The book is a valuable contribution to the development of post-empiricist and post-structuralist social philosophy which will surely attract much detailed attention.' Political Studies