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.

Table des matières

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

A propos de l'auteur

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).

Résumé

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.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Frederic G. Reamer
• Edition: Columbia University Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9780231203975
• ISBN: 978-0-231-20397-5
• Pages: 280
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Psychologie, ésotérique, spiritualité, anthroposophie > Psychologie appliquée; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Psychologie; Social Science, PSYCHOLOGY / General, Psychology