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Philosophy of Social Science by Michael Root

Philosophy of Social Science

The Methods, Ideals and Politics of Social Inquiry

Michael Root

Wiley · Print & ebook · December 8, 1993

This book is a critical introduction to the philosophy of social science.

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A critical introduction examines the methods, ideals, and politics shaping social-science research and teaching.
Genres
Social Philosophy, Social Theory, Political Philosophy
Published
Wiley, December 8, 1993

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About this book

This book is a critical introduction to the philosophy of social science. While most social scientists maintain that the social sciences should stand free of politics, this book argues that they should be politically partisan. Root offers a clear description and provocative criticism of many of the methods and ideals that guide research and teaching in the social sciences.

Social Inquiry

A critical introduction examines the methods, ideals, and politics shaping social-science research and teaching.

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  • Criticism of social-science methods and ideals
  • An argument for politically partisan social sciences

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  • A clear account of social-science methods and ideals
  • A provocative case for political partisanship

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Social Philosophy85%
Political Philosophy39%
Social Theory27%

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  • Philosophy Overviews
Authors
Michael Root
Publisher
Wiley
Published
December 8, 1993
Format
Print & ebook
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Philosophy Overviews