Methodological Individualism and Holism. Two Views, One Purpose
1st Edition
Published on 17. April 2015
45 pages
978-3-656-94423-2 (ISBN)
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Master's Thesis from the year 2013 in the subject Philosophy - Theoretical (Realisation, Science, Logic, Language), grade: pass, The Open University, language: English, abstract: This work deals with the philosophy of social explanation. The main topic is the supposed antagonism between methodological individualism and holism. After an overview and the outline of the thesis, the contents, strengths and weaknesses of methodical individualism and holism are explained. The necessity of considering cognitions and achievements of the philosophy of the mind in order to progress is shown. The conclusion amounts to a synthesis of methodological individualism and holism with the inclusion of the intentional stance as a suggestion for a more productive manner in which to explain and predict social phenomena.
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