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The Philosophy of the Social Sciences: An Introduction,Used
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This is the definitive companion to the study of the philosophy of the social sciences. It provides the student with an accessible, comprehensive and philosophically rigorous introduction to all the major philosophical concepts, issues and debates raised by the social sciences. Ideal for use in undergraduate courses, the structure and content of this textbookthe most thorough, clearly argued and uptodate availableclosely reflect the way the philosophy of the social sciences is studied and taught. The text examines key conceptual and methodological questions in the social sciences and illustrates how these shape the practice of research, the interpretation of findings and theory formulation in such disciplines as economics, political science and psychology. The book not only offers lucid and incisive coverage of the philosophy of the social sciences, but also extends the major debates and considers the latest directions in this growing area of philosophical interest. Robert C. Bishop's cogent and rigorous analysis is supplemented by useful pedagogical features, including key examples from philosophical writing; summaries of core debates; sample questions and exercises; and guides for further reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Philosophy of the Social Sciences: An Introduction'? A: The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the major philosophical concepts, issues, and debates within the social sciences, making it ideal for students.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of the book is Robert C. Bishop.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Philosophy of the Social Sciences' published? A: The book was published on August 28, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate courses? A: Yes, the textbook is designed to be suitable for undergraduate courses, reflecting how the philosophy of social sciences is studied and taught.
- Q: What pedagogical features does the book include? A: The book includes key examples, summaries of core debates, sample questions, exercises, and guides for further reading.
- Q: Does the book cover practical applications of philosophy in social sciences? A: Yes, it examines conceptual and methodological questions and illustrates their impact on research, findings interpretation, and theory formulation.
- Q: What disciplines does this book discuss in relation to social sciences? A: The book discusses disciplines such as economics, political science, and psychology.
- Q: Is the book suitable for someone new to the philosophy of social sciences? A: Yes, it is written to be accessible and comprehensible for students new to the subject.