Sociobiology and the Preemption of Social Science by Alexander Rosenberg (Englis

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Sociobiology and the Preemption of Social Science by Alexander Rosenberg Although largely conceptual, the book is an unequivocal defense of this new theory in the explanation of human behavior. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1981. Why have the social sciences in general failed to produce results with the ever-increasing explanatory power and predictive strength of the natural sciences? In seeking an answer to this question, Alexander Rosenberg, a philosopher of science, plunges into the controversial discipline of sociobiology. Sociobiology, Rosenberg asserts, deals in those forces governing human behavior that traditional social science has unsuccessfully attempted to slip between: neurophysiology, on the one hand, and selective forces, on the other. Unlike previous works in the two fields it straddles, Rosenbergs book brings thinking about the nature of scientific theorizing to bear on the most traditional issues in the philosophy of social science. The author finds that the subjects of conventional social science do not reflect the operation of laws that social scientists are equipped to discover. The author argues that much of the debate surrounding sociobiology is irrelevant to the issue of its ultimate success. Although largely conceptual, the book is an unequivocal defense of this new theory in the explanation of human behavior. Author Biography Alexander Rosenberg is the R. Taylor Cole Professor of Philosophy at Duke University. He is the author of books including How History Gets Things Wrong: The Neuroscience of Our Addiction to Stories; The Atheists Guide to Reality; Darwinian Reductionism; or, How to Stop Worrying and Love Molecular Biology; and Darwinism in Philosophy, Social Science and Policy. Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Metaphysics, Epistemology, and the Philosophy of Social Science Chapter 3. Common Assumptions Chapter 4. Empiricism about Reasons Chapter 5. Actions, Reasons, and Natural Kinds Chapter 6. Human Kind and Biological Kinds Chapter 7. Human Science and Biological Science Chapter 8. Using and Abusing Sociobiology Notes Bibliography Index Review Important and well-worth reading, both for its challenging, well-argued thesis, and as a summary of major issues in empiricist philosophy of social science.—Review of Metaphysics Long Description Why have the social sciences in general failed to produce results with the ever-increasing explanatory power and predictive strength of the natural sciences? In seeking an answer to this question, Alexander Rosenberg, a philosopher of science, plunges into the controversial discipline of sociobiology. Sociobiology, Rosenberg asserts, deals in those forces governing human behavior that traditional social science has unsuccessfully attempted to slip between: neurophysiology, on the one hand, and selective forces, on the other. Unlike previous works in the two fields it straddles, Rosenbergs book brings thinking about the nature of scientific theorizing to bear on the most traditional issues in the philosophy of social science. The author finds that the subjects of conventional social science do not reflect the operation of laws that social scientists are equipped to discover. The author argues that much of the debate surrounding sociobiology is irrelevant to the issue of its ultimate success. Although largely conceptual, the book is an unequivocal defense of this new theory in the explanation of human behavior. Review Text ""Important and well-worth reading, both for its challenging, well-argued thesis, and as a summary of major issues in empiricist philosophy of social science."" Review Quote "Important and well-worth reading, both for its challenging, well-argued thesis, and as a summary of major issues in empiricist philosophy of social science." Details ISBN142143542X Author Alexander Rosenberg Pages 242 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press ISBN-10 142143542X ISBN-13 9781421435428 Format Paperback Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States Illustrations No DEWEY 304.5 Language English Series Open Access Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-01-26 NZ Release Date 2020-01-26 US Release Date 2020-01-26 UK Release Date 2020-01-26 Alternative 9780801824234 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2019-11-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161820533;

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