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

Author/creator Selznick, Philip
Other author EBSCO Publishing (Firm)
Format Electronic
Publication InfoStanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press,
Descriptionxviii, 156 p. ; 23 cm.
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Subjects

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.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2008013390
ISBN9780804758628