Concept Formation in Social Science (Routledge Revivals)

Informationen zum Autor William Outhwaite Klappentext First published in 1983, this book examines the problems of concept formation in the social sciences, and in particular sociology, from the standpoint of a realistic philsophy of science. Beginning with a discussion of positivistic, hermeneutic, rationalist and realistic philsophies of science, Dr Outhwaite argues that realism is best able to furnish rational criteria for the choice and specification of social scientific concepts. A realistic philosophy of science therefore acts as his reference point for the dialectical presentation of alternative accounts. Zusammenfassung First published in 1983, this book examines the problems of concept formation in the social sciences, and in particular sociology, from the standpoint of a realistic philsophy of science. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Concepts of Science  2. Concepts in Science  3. Constitution  4. Max Weber and Concept Formation in Sociology  5. Concepts of Society

Product details

• Authors: William Outhwaite, Outhwaite William
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2011
• EAN: 9780415611268
• ISBN: 978-0-415-61126-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Routledge Revivals; Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, Social Theory, PHILOSOPHY / Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Philosophy, Philosophy of Science