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Philosophy of social science : a new introduction /

This is a much-needed new introduction to a field that has been transformed in recent years by exciting new subjects, ideas, and methods. It is designed both for students with central interests in philosophy and those planning to concentrate on the social sciences, and it presupposes no particular b...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Cartwright, Nancy (Editor ), Montuschi, Eleonora (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Edición:First edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This is a much-needed new introduction to a field that has been transformed in recent years by exciting new subjects, ideas, and methods. It is designed both for students with central interests in philosophy and those planning to concentrate on the social sciences, and it presupposes no particular background in either domain. From the wide range of topics at the forefront of debate in philosophy of social science, the editors have chosen those which are representative of the most important and interesting contemporary work. A team of distinguished experts explore key aspects of the field such as social ontology (what are the things that social science studies?), objectivity, formal methods, measurement, and causal inference. Also included are chapters focused on notable subjects of social science research, such as well-being and climate change. Philosophy of Social Science provides a clear, accessible, and up-to-date guide to this fascinating field. -- Back cover.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191030079
0191030074
9781322457000
132245700X