The Philosophy of Social Science Reader

"The Philosophy of Social Science Reader" is an outstanding and comprehensive collection of key readings in the philosophy of social science, covering all the essential issues, problems and debates in the field. Each section is carefully introduced by the editors and the readings placed in context. [...]
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"The Philosophy of Social Science Reader" is an outstanding and comprehensive collection of key readings in the philosophy of social science, covering all the essential issues, problems and debates in the field. Each section is carefully introduced by the editors and the readings placed in context. The anthology is organised into seven clear parts: Values and Social Science; Causal Inference and Explanation; Interpretation; Rationality and Choice; Individualism; Norms; and, Cultural Evolution. Readings from key philosophers and social scientists are included, such as Ernest Nagel, Ian Hacking, John Searle, Clifford Geertz, Daniel Kahneman, Steven Lukes and Richard Dawkins.