Concept Formation in Social Science (Routledge Revivals)

Concept Formation in Social Science (Routledge Revivals)

by WilliamOuthwaite (Author)

Synopsis

This text examines the problems of concept formation in the social sciences. Beginning with a discussion of positivistic, hermeneutic, rationalist and realistic philosophies of science, it argues that realism is best able to furnish rational criteria for the choice and specification of social scientific concepts.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 266
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 01 Aug 2011

ISBN 10: 0415611261
ISBN 13: 9780415611268