Semantics and social science

Graham Macdonald, Philip Pettit

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Abstract

Originally published in 1980, this book examines the major issues in the philosophy of social science, paying specific attention to cross-cultural understanding, humanism versus scientism, individualism versus collectivism, and the shaping of theory by evaluative commitment. Arguing for a cross-cultural conception of human beings, the authors defend humanism and individualism, and reject the notion that social inquiry is necessarily vitiated by an adherence to values.

Original languageEnglish (US)
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Number of pages164
ISBN (Electronic)9780203832769
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2011
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Social Sciences

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