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Philosophy of social science — considers the nature of confirmation and explanation in the social (or human) sciences, such as history, economics, and sociology. Philosophers of social science are often concerned with the differences and similarities between the social and the … Wikipedia
social science — social scientist. 1. the study of society and social behavior. 2. a science or field of study, as history, economics, etc., dealing with an aspect of society or forms of social activity. [1775 85] * * * Any discipline or branch of science that… … Universalium
Social Science Research Network — The Social Science Research Network (SSRN) is a website devoted to the rapid dissemination of scholarly research in the social sciences, particularly the fields of economics, finance, accounting, management, and law. SSRN was founded by Michael… … Wikipedia
Identity (social science) — Identity is an umbrella term used throughout the social sciences to describe an individual s comprehension of him or herself as a discrete, separate entity. This term, though generic, can be further specified by the disciplines of psychology and… … Wikipedia
philosophy of science — philosophy of social science … Dictionary of sociology
Social theory — Social analysis redirects here. For the journal, see Social Analysis (journal). Sociology … Wikipedia
Open and closed systems in social science — Ludwig Bertalanffy describes two types of systems: open systems and closed systems. The open systems are systems that allow interactions between its internal elements and the environment. An open system is defined as a “system in exchange of… … Wikipedia
Social philosophy — is the philosophical study of questions about social behavior (typically, of humans). Social philosophy addresses a wide range of subjects, from individual meanings to legitimacy of laws, from the social contract to criteria for revolution, from… … Wikipedia
Standard social science model — The term the Standard Social Science Model (SSSM) was first introduced to a wide audience in the 1992 edited volume The Adapted Mind , and is commonly used by proponents of evolutionary psychology (EP) to describe a blank slate or cultural… … Wikipedia
Philosophy of psychology — refers to issues at the theoretical foundations of modern psychology. Some of these issues are epistemological concerns about the methodology of psychological investigation. For example:* What is the most appropriate methodology for psychology:… … Wikipedia
