Epistemology and Metaphysics for Qualitative Research
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Research, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Tomas Pernecky | ISBN: | 9781473987708 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | September 22, 2016 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tomas Pernecky |
| ISBN: | 9781473987708 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | September 22, 2016 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
This clearly written and provocative text outlines the wide range of epistemological and metaphysical pillars of research.
In a clear, easy to follow style, the reader is guided through an array of concepts that are defined, explained and made simple. With the aid of helpful examples and case studies, the book challenges the prevailing modes of thinking about qualitative inquiry by showcasing an immense variety of philosophical frameworks. Armed with a strong understanding of this philosophical backbone, students will be able to choose and defend a ‘pick and mix’ of research methods that will uniquely complement their research.
- Empiricism
- Rationalism
- Realism
- Skepticism
- Idealism
- Positivism
- Post-positivism
- Idea-ism
- Hermeneutics
- Phenomenology
- Social Ontology
- Quantum Mechanics
Essential reading for new and experienced researchers, this ‘must’ for any social science bookshelf will help unlock a new level of research creativity.
This clearly written and provocative text outlines the wide range of epistemological and metaphysical pillars of research.
In a clear, easy to follow style, the reader is guided through an array of concepts that are defined, explained and made simple. With the aid of helpful examples and case studies, the book challenges the prevailing modes of thinking about qualitative inquiry by showcasing an immense variety of philosophical frameworks. Armed with a strong understanding of this philosophical backbone, students will be able to choose and defend a ‘pick and mix’ of research methods that will uniquely complement their research.
- Empiricism
- Rationalism
- Realism
- Skepticism
- Idealism
- Positivism
- Post-positivism
- Idea-ism
- Hermeneutics
- Phenomenology
- Social Ontology
- Quantum Mechanics
Essential reading for new and experienced researchers, this ‘must’ for any social science bookshelf will help unlock a new level of research creativity.
