Contemporary Philosophy of Social Science by Brian Fay

Contemporary Philosophy of Social Science by Brian Fay

This introductory text offers a new approach to the philosophy of social science by focusing on what is involved in knowing others from different cultures or historical periods. Particular issues discussed are the interpretation of meaning, critical theory, and narrative as a form of knowledge.

"It is penetrating in its discussion of the issues but written in an engaging and accessible wayHighly recommended." Choice

"In a textbook fashion that is accessible to undergraduate and graduate students alike, Fay offers a multicultural/dialectical approach to social inquiry that is designed to eliminate the traditional dualistic way of thinking that currently dominates the philosophy of social science. For those who are wont to explore the many questions that philosophers of social science are most interested in examining, I would definitely suggest Fay's book. He clearly articulates and assesses many of the difficult arguments in the philosophy of social science." Philosophia, Vol 28, June 2001

Brian Fay is Professor of Philosophy at Wesleyan University, Connecticut. His publication include Social Theory and Political Practice (1975) and Critical Social Science (1987). He is Executive Editor of the Journal History and Theory.

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ISBN 13	9781557865380
ISBN 10	1557865388
Title	Contemporary Philosophy of Social Science
Author	Brian Fay
Series	Contemporary Philosophy
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	1996-07-06
Number of pages	278
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