Philosophical Foundations of Social Work

Social work rests on complex philosophical assumptions that should be central to practice, education, and training. Frederic G. Reamer explores how these issues bear on the purpose, methods, and perspectives of social work and their far-reaching implications. This second edition is revised and updated throughout to address contemporary challenges.

List of contents

Preface
1. Political Philosophy
2. Moral Philosophy
3. Logic
4. Epistemology
5. Aesthetics
Afterword
Notes
References
Index

About the author

Frederic G. Reamer is professor at the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College. His recent Columbia University Press books include Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Human Services (third edition, 2020), Social Work Values and Ethics (fifth edition, 2018), and On the Parole Board: Reflections on Crime, Punishment, Redemption, and Justice (2016).

Summary

Social work rests on complex philosophical assumptions that should be central to practice, education, and training. Frederic G. Reamer explores how these issues bear on the purpose, methods, and perspectives of social work and their far-reaching implications. This second edition is revised and updated throughout to address contemporary challenges.

Product details

• Authors: Frederic G. Reamer
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9780231203975
• ISBN: 978-0-231-20397-5
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social Science, PSYCHOLOGY / General, Psychology