How Long to Read Realism and Sociology

How Long Does it Take to Read Realism and Sociology?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read Realism and Sociology by Justin Cruickshank

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In recent years, methodological debates in the social sciences have increasingly focused on issues relating to epistemology. Realism and Sociology makes an original contribution to the debate, charting a middle ground between postmodernism and positivism. Critics often hold that realism tries to assume some definitive account of reality. Against this it is argued throughout the book that realism can combine a strong definition of social reality with an anti-foundational approach to knowledge. The position of realist anti-foundationalism that is argued for is developed and defended via the use of immanent critiques. These deal primarily with post-Wittgensteinian positions that seek to define knowledge and social reality in terms of 'rule-following practices' within different 'forms of life' and 'language games'. Specifically, the argument engages with Rorty's neo-pragmatism and the structuration theory of Giddens. The philosophy of Popper is also drawn upon in a critically appreciative way. While the positions of Rorty and Giddens seek to deflate the claims of 'grand theory', albeit in different ways, they both end up with definitive claims about knowledge and reality that preclude social research. By avoiding the general deflationary approach that relies on reference to 'practices', realism is able to combine a strong social ontology with an anti-foundational epistemology, and thus act as an underlabourer for empirical research.

How long is Realism and Sociology?

Realism and Sociology by Justin Cruickshank is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Realism and Sociology Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Realism and Sociology aloud.

What Reading Level is Realism and Sociology?

Realism and Sociology is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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