Philosophy of Social Science: The Philosophical Foundations of Social Thought (Traditions in Social Theory S.) - Hardcover

Benton, Ted; Craib, Ian

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9780333774984: Philosophy of Social Science: The Philosophical Foundations of Social Thought (Traditions in Social Theory S.)

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ISBN 10: 0333774981 ISBN 13: 9780333774984

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2001

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This first, and cornerstone, text in the Traditions in Social Theory series by two highly regarded authors offers a comprehensive introduction to philosophical problems in the social sciences, encompassing traditional and contemporary perspectives. It is readily accessible, with a firm emphasis on communicating difficult philosophical ideas clearly and effectively to students from outside this discipline. The authors argue that most of the time there are no final answers to the questions raised, only better questions, and that the different positions in the philosophy of social science provide an overarching way of organising theoretical debates across the social sciences.

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'Laudably clear and concise...a first rate collaboration with a seamless quality.' - Choice

'Informative, comprehensive and accessible to a wide audience: this is how Benton and Craib's introduction to the philosophy of social science compares with current manuals in the field.' - British Journal of Sociology

About the Author:

TED BENTON is Professor of Sociology at the University of Essex. He is the author of many books, including Philosophical Foundations of the Three Sociologies, The Rise and Fall of Structural Marxism and Natural Relations: Ecology, Animal Rights and Social Justice.

IAN CRAIB is Professor of Sociology at the University of Essex. He is the author of numerous books, including Modern Social Theory: From Parsons to Habermas and Classical Social Theory.

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