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The Orders of Discourse
John G. Gunnell
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Description for The Orders of Discourse
Paperback. An exploration of the relationship between social science and philosophy, and the range of problems that have attended this relationship. The author argues that social science has turned to philosophy in search of cognitive identity and the grounds for normative and empirical judgement. Num Pages: 272 pages, index. BIC Classification: JHBA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 228 x 15. Weight in Grams: 362.
In this insightful book, distinguished political scientist John G. Gunnell explores the relationship between social science and philosophy, and the range of problems that have attended this relationship. Gunnell argues that social science has turned to philosophy, especially to areas such as the philosophy of science and other sites of philosophical foundationalism, in search of cognitive identity and the grounds for normative and empirical judgment. Gunnell's emphasis is on political and social theory and the theoretical constitution of social phenomena. The Orders of Discourse will be of interest to political theorists, political philosophers, and social scientists.
In this insightful book, distinguished political scientist John G. Gunnell explores the relationship between social science and philosophy, and the range of problems that have attended this relationship. Gunnell argues that social science has turned to philosophy, especially to areas such as the philosophy of science and other sites of philosophical foundationalism, in search of cognitive identity and the grounds for normative and empirical judgment. Gunnell's emphasis is on political and social theory and the theoretical constitution of social phenomena. The Orders of Discourse will be of interest to political theorists, political philosophers, and social scientists.
Product Details
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
Weight
362g
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847692033
SKU
V9780847692033
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About John G. Gunnell
John G. Gunnell is distinguished professor of political science at SUNY, Albany. He is the author of The Descent of Political Theory: The Genealogy of an American Vocation.
Reviews for The Orders of Discourse
Orders of Discourse is a dense . . . and challenging book, nearly breathtaking in its scope.
James F. Pontuso, Institute of United States Studies
Perspectives on Political Science
This book presents the most systematic and powerful statement of John Gunnell's Wittgenstein-inspired critique of the epistemological project of validating political theory and the social sciences.
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James F. Pontuso, Institute of United States Studies
Perspectives on Political Science
This book presents the most systematic and powerful statement of John Gunnell's Wittgenstein-inspired critique of the epistemological project of validating political theory and the social sciences.
John ... Read more