Presents an introduction to the philosophy of the social sciences. This book provides answers to questions about empiricism, explanation and rationality. It evaluates contemporary writings on the subject which can be as difficult as they are important to understand. Series: Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 430. . 2008. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . .

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Title: Empiricism, Explanation and Rationality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0415474574
ISBN 13: 9780415474573
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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Originally published in 1986. All students of social science must confront a number of important philosophical issues. This introduction to the philosophy of the social sciences provides coherent answers to questions about empiricism, explanation and rationality. It evaluates contemporary writings on the subject which can be as difficult as they are important to understand. Each chapter has an annotated bibliography to enable students to pursue the issues raised and to assess for themselves the arguments of the authors.

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