{"product_id":"9781041334606","title":"Philosophy and the Human Sciences","description":"\u003cp\u003eStudents of the human sciences - economics, sociology, politics, anthropology, psychology - frequently encounter the names and distinctive theories of philosophers. It is none the less difficult to judge the contribution of such philosophers without a training in philosophy. First published in 1986, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy and the Human Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to bridge that gap in understanding by introducing the philosophers of most importance for the human sciences, from the viewpoint of the non-specialist or the specialist in another discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a straightforward exposition of the contribution of a number of major philosophers and schools of philosophy to the social and behavioural sciences. Where appropriate, the exposition is illustrated by examples drawn from the human sciences; for example, Wittgenstein's thought is introduced through a discussion of his treatment of Sir James Frazer's anthropology.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors have considerable experience of writing for students, and the book should be widely welcomed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47754206380273,"sku":"9781041334606","price":233.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781041334606_p0.jpg?v=1779504070","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781041334606","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}