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Cartwright, Nancy, Montuschi, Eleonora. Philosophy of Social Science: A New Introduction
2014, Oxford University Press, Oxford
Topics: Life Sciences; Ontology and Metaontology; Psychology; Sociology; Standpoint Epistemology
Keywords: causal inference; measurement; rational choice models; well-being
Traditions: Analytic; Critical; Experimental; North American
Languages: English

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Publisher's Note: 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 for students in both philosophy and the social sciences. Topics include ontology, objectivity, method, measurement, and causal inference, and such issues as well-being and climate change.
Comment: An excellent anthology covering major topics in philosophy of social science in an accessible and up-to-date way, all chapters are well written and expertly edited.
Difficulty: Easy
Recommended use: Introductory

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