Testament for Social Science (Rle Social Theory) - An Essay in the Application of Scientific Method to Human Problems

Informationen zum Autor Barbara Wootton Zusammenfassung The contrast between man’s amazing ability to manipulate his world and his pitiful incompetence in managing his own affairs is now as commonplace as it is tragic. It is by rigorous devotion to scientific method that we have made our conquests over the material environment; it is obvious that this method is not normally applied to the field of re Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. Scientific Method in the Social Sciences 3. Pre-Scientific Mental Habits 4. Two Blind Alleys 5. Science and Metaphysics 6. Science and Morals 7. Science and the Arts 8. Conclusion

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• Authors: Barbara Wootton, Wootton Barbara
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.06.2016
• EAN: 9781138988705
• ISBN: 978-1-138-98870-5
• No. of pages: 204
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory; Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Social welfare & social services, Social welfare and social services