Contemporary Philosophy and Social Science: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue

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How should we theorize about the social world How can we integrate theories, models and approaches from seemingly incompatible disciplines Does theory affect social reality This state-of-the-art collection addresses contemporary methodological questions and interdisciplinary developments in the philosophy of social science. Facilitating a mutually enriching dialogue, chapters by leading social scientists are followed by critical evaluations from philosophers of social science. This exchange showcases recent major theoretical and methodological breakthroughs and challenges in the social sciences, as well as fruitful ways in which the analytic tools developed in philosophy of science can be applied to understand these advancements. The volume covers a diverse range of principles, methods, innovations and applications, including scientific and methodological pluralism, performativity of theories, causal inferences and applications of social science to policy and business. Taking a practice-orientated and interactive approach, it offers a new philosophy of social science grounded in and relevant to the emerging social science practice.

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The boundaries between the social sciences and philosophy are being re-traced. In this compilation, some insightful social scientists reflect on their methods in critical discussion with up-to-date philosophers. See for yourself where the future of social research will be. * David Teira, Associate Professor of Philosophy, UNED, Spain *
An interesting volume that ingeniously expands on the belief that a fruitful interaction between philosophy and social science can only start from a carefully considered, genuine dialogue among researchers from both sides. An insightful resource for teaching at different levels of competence. * Eleonora Montuschi, Associate Professor in Philosophy of Science, University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Italy *
The volume fully embodies the growing (and for a time, much needed) tendency in the field of Philosophy of the Social Science that tries to connect philosophical reflection with the best practices and the more promising research programs in the Social Sciences. Nagatsu's and Ruzzene's work does this in a bold, innovative way, and thus interestingly complements recent efforts that have collectively entrench this close-to-the-practice approach to the field. -- Mara Jimnez-Buedo, Assistant Professor, UNED, Spain

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Michiru Nagatsu is Associate Professor at Practical Philosophy and HELSUS (Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science) at the University of Helsinki, Finland. Attilia Ruzzene is Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Bergamo, Italy.