New Philosophy of Social Sciences

Author: (USA) Bohman (Bohman/J.) / Li Xia et al
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "Social Theory Translation Series" is a series of books aimed at introducing the progress of modern social sciences and humanities theories from abroad to readers. We hope that through the translation of important works in this field, we can enrich our theoretical knowledge, continuously expand our intellectual horizons, enhance our social imagination and theoretical reflection capabilities, and promote the long-term progress of all social sciences. This book establishes standards for causality, rules, macro-sociology, social critique, and other aspects in social sciences using the three research methods of social sciences: rational choice theory, anthropological research methods, and communication behavior theory. The authors believe that social phenomena are full of uncertainty and lack definitive answers, contrasting with the idealized conception of science, the research perspective of social sciences focuses more on history and practice, and it proposes some critical standards for self-reflection to clarify the objectives and intentions of new social theories, and to propose a comprehensive approach to the main philosophy of social sciences. The book analyzes case studies in social science research, such as social evolution theory, Habermas's "techno-materialism" program, and bureaucratic social order.