Philosophy of Social Science. A New Introduction

This a much needed new introduction to a field that has been transformed in recent years by exciting new subjects, ideas, and methods. From the wide range of topics at the forefront of debate in philosophy of social science, the editors have chosen those which are representative of the most important and interesting contemporary work. A team of distinguished experts explore key aspects of the field such as social ontology, objectivity, formal methods, measurement, and causal inference. Also included are chapters focused on notable subjects of social science research such as well-being and climate change.