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Nancy Cartwright - Philosophy of Social Science: A New Introduction - 9780199645107 - V9780199645107
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Philosophy of Social Science: A New Introduction

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Description for Philosophy of Social Science: A New Introduction Paperback. .
This is a much-needed new introduction to a field that has been transformed in recent years by exciting new subjects, ideas, and methods. It is designed both for students with central interests in philosophy and those planning to concentrate on the social sciences, and it presupposes no particular background in either domain. From the wide range of topics at the forefront of debate in philosophy of social science, the editors have chosen those which are representative of the most important and interesting contemporary work. A team of distinguished experts explore key aspects of the field such as social ontology (what ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199645107
SKU
V9780199645107
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About Nancy Cartwright
Nancy Cartwright is Professor of Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, University of Durham and at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Her research interests include philosophy and history of science (especially physics and economics), causal inference, objectivity, and evidence, especially on evidence-based policy. Eleonora Montuschi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural ... Read more

Reviews for Philosophy of Social Science: A New Introduction
...the book showcases contributions by experts who provide an introduction to their area of competence with an accessible and fresh style. The result is sixteen chapters about debates of major concern to the philosophers of social science, which, while providing some background knowledge of the specific subject, often do so by giving it a novel or original twist. Overall, the ... Read more

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