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 both for students with central interests in philosophy and those planning to concentrate on the social sciences, and it presupposes no particular background in either domain. From the wide range of topics at the forefront of debate in philosophy of social science, the editors have chosen those which are representative of the most important and interesting contemporary work. A team of distinguished experts explore key aspects of the field such as social ontology (what are the things that social science studies?), objectivity, formal methods, measurement, and causal inference. Also included are chapters focused on notable subjects of social science research, such as well-being and climate change.Philosophy of Social Scienceprovides a clear, accessible, and up-to-date guide to this fascinating field.
Introduction PART I. Current Debates 1. Well-being,Anna Alexandrova 2. Climate change,Wendy Parker 3. Evidence-based policy,Eileen Munro 4. Community-based collaborative archaeology,Alison Wylie PART II. Ontological Issues 5. Social ontology,Deborah Tollefsen 6. Individuals or population?,Helen Longino PART III. Questions About Objectivity 7. Scientific objectivity,Eleonora Montuschi 8. Feminist standpoint theory,Sharon Crasnow 9. Values in social science,Heather Douglas PART IV. Using Formal Models 10. Choice models,Katie Steele 11. Norms, conventions, and the power of expectations,Cristina Bicchieri PART V. Methodological Perspectives 12. Interdisciplinarity in action,Sophia Efstathiou and Zara Mirmalek 13. Social epistemology in practice,Miriam Solomon
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