Postpositivism and Educational Research

This volume presents in a forthright and lively way, an account of the philosophical position generally identified as 'Postpositivistic' that undergirds much of mainstream research in education and the related social sciences. The discussion throughout is informed by recent developments in philosophy of science. This book argues that, while there is much to be learned from recent critiques regarding truth in research, traditional scientific values and assumptions are not outmoded.

List of contents

Chapter 1 What is Postpositivism? Chapter 2 Philosophical Commitments of Postpositivist Researchers Chapter 3 Objectivity, Relativity, and Value Neutrality Chapter 4 Can, and Should, Educational Inquiry be Scientific?

About the author

By D. C. Phillips and Nicholas C. Burbules

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas C. Burbules, Burbules Nicholas C., D. C. Phillips, Phillips D. C.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.03.2000
• EAN: 9780847691227
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-9122-7
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 233 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 186 g
• Series: Philosophy, Theory, and Educational Research Series
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / General, Education, PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy, Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy