What Holism Can Do for Social Theory

Barbara Hanson

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Routledge
08 July 2014

Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge; Social theory

Series: Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought

"This book reconsiders the nature of positivist philosophy in social science theory based on classical and medieval thought in what later became ""Europe."" It argues that social theory is being held back by antagonistic debates over science, positivism, objectivity, and universal law - debates which appear unnecessary, narrow, and acontextual when their origins are examined. Positing that solutions to these impasses can be found by moving to alternative holistic epistemology, and looking at issues in terms of interrelations rather than parts, the book shows the promise of a social theory that provides a unit of analysis that mediates between local and global relations."

By: Barbara Hanson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 91
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9780415743907
ISBN 10: 0415743907
Series: Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 08 July 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Barbara Hanson is Professor of Sociology at York University.