Rosenberg applies current thinking in philosophy of science to neoclassical economics in order to assess its claims to scientific standing. Although philosophers have used history and psychology as paradigms for the examination of social science, there is good reason to believe that economics is a more appropriate subject for analysis: it is the most systematized and quantified of the social sciences; its practitioners have reached a measure of consensus on important aspects of their subject; and it encompasses a large number of apparently law-like propositions.
| ISBN: | 9780822984559 |
| Publication date: | 15th July 1976 |
| Author: | Alexander Rosenberg |
| Publisher: | University of Pittsburgh Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Genres: |
Philosophy Philosophy of science Impact of science and technology on society |
Rosenberg applies current thinking in philosophy of science to neoclassical economics in order to assess its claims to scientific standing. Although philosophers have used history and psychology as paradigms for the examination of social science, there is good reason to believe that economics is a more appropriate subject for analysis: it is the most systematized and quantified of the social sciences; its practitioners have reached a measure of consensus on important aspects of their subject; and it encompasses a large number of apparently law-like propositions.
Microeconomic Laws features in the following genres: Philosophy, Philosophy of science, Impact of science and technology on society
Microeconomic Laws is available in Paperback
Microeconomic Laws was written by Alexander Rosenberg and published by University of Pittsburgh Press
Microeconomic Laws has 256 pages