A humanist science : values and ideals in social inquiry / Philip Selznick ; with a foreword by Martin Krygier.

Author/creator Selznick, Philip
Format Book
Publication InfoStanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxviii, 156 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Social sciences--Philosophy.
Social sciences and ethics.
Humanism--History.
Philosophy and social sciences.

Contents The humanist imagination. The humanist tradition -- The postulate of humanity -- Four pillars of humanist science -- Realms of value. From social order to moral order -- Humanist virtues -- The morality of governance -- Rationality and responsibility -- The quality of culture -- Law and justice -- Philosophy and social science. Moral philosophy and social science -- A public philosophy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [139]-143) and index.
LCCN 2008013390
ISBN9780804758628
ISBN080475862X

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks H 61.15 .S47 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold