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The Philosophy of Social Science: A Contemporary Introduction examines the perennial questions of philosophy by engaging with the empirical study of society. The book offers a comprehensive overview of debates in the field, with special attention to questions arising from new research programs in the social sciences. The text uses detailed examples of social scientific research to motivate and illustrate the philosophical discussion. Topics include the relationship of social policy to social science, interpretive research, action explanation, game theory, social scientific accounts of norms, joint intentionality, reductionism, causal modeling, case study research, and experimentation.
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The Philosophy of Social Science: A Contemporary Introduction examines the perennial questions of philosophy by engaging with the empirical study of society. The book offers a comprehensive overview of debates in the field, with special attention to questions arising from new research programs in the social sciences. The text uses detailed examples of social scientific research to motivate and illustrate the philosophical discussion. Topics include the relationship of social policy to social science, interpretive research, action explanation, game theory, social scientific accounts of norms, joint intentionality, reductionism, causal modeling, case study research, and experimentation.
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What is Philosophy of Social Science about?
The Philosophy of Social Science: A Contemporary Introduction examines the perennial questions of philosophy by engaging with the empirical study of society. The book offers a comprehensive overview of debates in the field, with special attention to questions arising from new research programs in the social sciences. The text uses detailed examples of social scientific research to motivate and illustrate the philosophical discussion. Topics include the relationship of social policy to social science, interpretive research, action explanation, game theory, social scientific accounts of norms, joint intentionality, reductionism, causal modeling, case study research, and experimentation.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Philosophy of Social Science?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Philosophy of Social Science?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136627514
Is Philosophy of Social Science part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Philosophy of Social Science?
Mark Risjord
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Philosophy of Social Science is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136627514) and pdf(ISBN 9781136627521)