Making the Moral Case for Social Sciences

Stemming the Tide

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
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Author: K. Spracklen ISBN: 9781137577917
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: December 3, 2015
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: K. Spracklen
ISBN: 9781137577917
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: December 3, 2015
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

The social sciences have a legitimacy problem in the modern world. The natural sciences are viewed as 'proper science' by journalists and policy-makers because they discover 'truths', make money, and help governments solve problems. In turn, defenders of the social sciences borrow the language of instrumentality, profit and policy impact. Karl Spracklen, by contrast, makes the moral case for the social sciences, arguing that they are a necessary social good capable of fighting inequality and revealing the workings of hegemonic power.

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The social sciences have a legitimacy problem in the modern world. The natural sciences are viewed as 'proper science' by journalists and policy-makers because they discover 'truths', make money, and help governments solve problems. In turn, defenders of the social sciences borrow the language of instrumentality, profit and policy impact. Karl Spracklen, by contrast, makes the moral case for the social sciences, arguing that they are a necessary social good capable of fighting inequality and revealing the workings of hegemonic power.

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