Critical Realism, Post-positivism and the Possibility of Knowledge

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Critical Realism, Post-positivism and the Possibility of Knowledge by Ruth Groff, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Ruth Groff ISBN: 9781134312931
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 31, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Ruth Groff
ISBN: 9781134312931
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 31, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Groff defends 'realism about causality' through close discussions of Kant, Hilary Putnam, Brian Ellis and Charles Taylor, among others. In so doing she affirms critical realism, but with several important qualifications. In particular, she rejects the theory of truth advanced by Roy Bhaskar. She also attempts to both clarify and correct earlier critical realist attempts to apply realism about causality to the social sciences.
By connecting issues in metaphysics and philosophy of science to the problem of relativism, Groff bridges the gap between the philosophical literature and broader debates surrounding socio-political theory and poststructuralist thought. This unique approach will make the book of interest to philosophers and socio-political theorists alike.

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Groff defends 'realism about causality' through close discussions of Kant, Hilary Putnam, Brian Ellis and Charles Taylor, among others. In so doing she affirms critical realism, but with several important qualifications. In particular, she rejects the theory of truth advanced by Roy Bhaskar. She also attempts to both clarify and correct earlier critical realist attempts to apply realism about causality to the social sciences.
By connecting issues in metaphysics and philosophy of science to the problem of relativism, Groff bridges the gap between the philosophical literature and broader debates surrounding socio-political theory and poststructuralist thought. This unique approach will make the book of interest to philosophers and socio-political theorists alike.

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