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Understanding Social Science : A Philosophical Introduction to the Social Sciences by Roger Trigg is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Understanding Social Science : A Philosophical Introduction to the Social Sciences about?
In this lucid and engaging introductory volume on the nature of society, Roger Trigg examines the scientific basis of social science and shows that philosophical presuppositions are a necessary starting point for the study of society.
Who reads Understanding Social Science : A Philosophical Introduction to the Social Sciences?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Roger Trigg
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780631218722
- Category
- philosophy
- Subjects
- Sociology, Social Science, Philosophy
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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