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Karl Popper and the Social Sciences by William A. Gorton, William A. Gorton is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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1 online resource (xi, 145 pages) "This is the first book-length exploration of Karl Popper's often-neglected contributions to the philosophy of social science. William A. Gorton situates Popper's ideas on social inquiry within the broader framework of his thought, including his philosophy of natural science, his ontological theories, and his political thought. Gorton places special attention on Popper's theory of situational analysis and how it aims to heighten our understanding of the social world by untangling the complex web of human interaction that produces unintended - and often unwanted - social phenomena. Situational analysis, Gorton contends, involves a significant departure from the method of the natural sciences, despite Popper's plea for the unity of scientific method. Gorton also addresses some common misconceptions concerning Popper's stance toward economics and Marxism, making the provocative claim that contemporary analytical Marxism provides the best current example of Popperian social science put into practice."--Jacket Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-140) and index Popperian situational analysis -- Metaphysics, realism, and situational analysis --

Who reads Karl Popper and the Social Sciences?

Author

William A. Gorton, William A. Gorton

Publisher

State University of New York Press (SUNY Press)

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780791482216

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Political Science, Economics