Philosophy of the Social Sciences: Philosophical Theory and Scientific Practice

This volume is a unique contribution to the philosophy of the social sciences, presenting the results of cutting-edge philosophers' research alongside critical discussions by practicing social scientists. The book is motivated by the view that the philosophy of the social sciences cannot ignore the specific scientific practices according to which social scientific work is being conducted, and that it will be valuable only if it evolves in constant interaction with theoretical developments in the social sciences. With its unique format guaranteeing a genuine discussion between philosophers and social scientists, this thought-provoking volume extends the frontiers of the field. It will appeal to all scholars and students interested in the interplay between philosophy and the social sciences.

Author: C. Mantzavinos
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 10/01/2009
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780521739061

About the Author
Mantzavinos, C.: - Professor Mantzavinos holds the Chair of Economics and Philosophy at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany. He is the author of Wettbewerbstheorie (1994), Individuals, Institutions, and Markets (Cambridge, 2001) and Naturalistic Hermeneutics (Cambridge, 2005).