
Marx, Methodology and Science
Marx's Science of Politics
David M. Walker(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 29. January 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
206 pages
978-1-138-72578-2 (ISBN)
Description
This title was first published in 2001. The book aims to give a clear and accessible account of Marx's method and an assessment of its scientific validity and relevance to contemporary social science; The key methodological themes of Marx's work and their development are shown with particular attention paid to the elements of dialectics and materialism; Four models of science are outlined-positivism; critical rationalism; scientific conventionalism; scientific realism - and the arguments and evidence both for and against Marx's method corresponding to any of them examined. The conclusion arrived at is that Marx's method is a good example of social scientific practice according to the scientific realist model and that it has a positive contribution to make to social science today.realism.
Reviews / Votes
'With admirable lucidity and conciseness, Walker dissects Marx's method and argues convincingly for its basis in scientific realism. His book is the best introduction I know to these fundamental questions.' Professor David McLellan, University of Kent at Canterbury, UKMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
324 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-72578-2 (9781138725782)
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Content
Contents: Introduction; Method in the early Marx; Method in the later Marx; Marx and materialism; Marx and dialectics; Conceptions of science; Marx and science; Conclusion; Bibliography.