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Karl Popper and the Social Sciences
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Karl Popper and the Social Sciences Hardcover - 2006

by William A. Gorton


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This is the first book-length exploration of Karl Popper's often-neglected contributions to the philosophy of social science. William A. Gorton situates Popper's ideas on social inquiry within the broader framework of his thought, including his philosophy of natural science, his ontological theories, and his political thought. Gorton places special attention on Popper's theory of situational analysis and how it aims to heighten our understanding of the social world by untangling the complex web of human interaction that produces unintended--and often unwanted--social phenomena. Situational analysis, Gorton contends, involves a significant departure from the method of the natural sciences, despite Popper's plea for the unity of scientific method. Gorton also addresses some common misconceptions concerning Popper's stance toward economics and Marxism, making the provocative claim that contemporary analytical Marxism provides the best current example of Popperian social science put into practice.

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  • Title Karl Popper and the Social Sciences
  • Author William A. Gorton
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 145
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher State University of New York Press
  • Date 2006-02
  • ISBN 9780791466612 / 0791466612
  • Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.32 x 6.14 x 0.59 in (23.67 x 15.60 x 1.50 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Political science, Economics
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005007691
  • Dewey Decimal Code 300.92

About the author

William A. Gorton is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Alma College, Michigan.

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