{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-social-science-an-introduction-paperback-9780521447805","title":"The Philosophy of Social Science; An Introduction (Paperback) 9780521447805","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Philosophy of Social Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn introduction to the philosophy of social science from a well-known author.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMartin Hollis (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521447805, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 1 September 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e277 pages, 18 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 13.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.385 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis textbook by Martin Hollis offers an exceptionally clear and concise introduction to the philosophy of social science. It examines questions which give rise to fundamental philosophical issues. Are social structures better conceived of as systems of laws and forces, or as webs of meanings and practices? Is social action better viewed as rational behaviour, or as self-expression? By exploring such questions, the reader is led to reflect upon the nature of scientific method in social science. Is the aim to explain the social world after a manner worked out for the natural world, or to understand the social world from within?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction: problems of structure and action\u003cbr\u003e 2. Discovering truth: the rationalist way\u003cbr\u003e 3. Positive science: the empiricist way\u003cbr\u003e 4. Ants, spiders and bees: a third way?\u003cbr\u003e 5. Systems and functions\u003cbr\u003e 6. Games with rational agents\u003cbr\u003e 7. Understanding social action\u003cbr\u003e 8. Self and roles\u003cbr\u003e 9. Explaining and understanding\u003cbr\u003e 10. A value-neutral social science?\u003cbr\u003e 11. Rationality and relativism\u003cbr\u003e 12. Conclusion: two stories to tell\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Social \u0026amp; political philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social \u0026amp; political philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social%20\u0026amp;%20political%20philosophy%20%5BHPS%5D%22\"\u003eHPS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46000864264472,"sku":"9780521447805","price":27.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521447805i_75012e3c-2713-4d43-a90a-24fad97ef3d8.jpg?v=1691382027","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-philosophy-of-social-science-an-introduction-paperback-9780521447805","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}