Shapiro, Ian
Flight from Reality in the Human Sciences
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691134017
- author:
- Shapiro, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.4 x 23.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Higher & further education
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ian Shapiro's thought-provoking book challenges many influential practices in the social sciences and humanities. He argues that scholars have become too focused on their own methods, losing sight of the subjects they study. This narrow focus can lead to the neglect of important facts and the reinforcement of flawed theories. Shapiro presents an alternative approach, one that prioritises problem-driven research rooted in a realist philosophy of science. He explains why this approach is necessary for understanding complex issues like power, democracy, law, and ideology. With clear and concise prose, Shapiro makes a compelling case for a more critical examination of how problems are specified. By exploring the implications of his ideas, Shapiro addresses criticisms from various fields and secures his position as a leading social and political theorist.
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