Analysing the theories of Weber and Popper, Wettersten shows that Popper made considerable progress in the theory of rationality, but ultimately stayed too close to the ideas of Hayek, he explains how this dilemma leads to difficulties in economics, anthropology, sociology, ethics and political theory, and constructs an alternative theory that rationality is critical problem-solving in institutional contexts.
Analysing the theories of Weber and Popper, Wettersten shows that Popper made considerable progress in the theory of rationality, but ultimately stayed too close to the ideas of Hayek, he explains how this dilemma leads to difficulties in economics, anthropology, sociology, ethics and political theory, and constructs an alternative theory that rationality is critical problem-solving in institutional contexts.
John Wettersten is the Adjunct Professor for the Philosophy of Science at the University of Mannheim, Germany.
Inhaltsangabe
Contents: Preface Introduction. Part 1 Philosophical Background: Weber and Popper: The limits of Weber's methodological individualism Popper posed and solved new problems, but more was possible. Part 2 Why the Social Sciences Need an Alternative Theory of Rationality: Problems with individualist social theory How can individualism account for institutions? Limits of rationality call for a new ideal Albert's critique of neoclassical economics fails to show a way forward Problems with the rationality principle Social anthropology remains too holistic Traditional theories of rationality harm political theory and ethics. Part 3 Fabillist Institutionalism: Rationality is problem-solving, critical and social How are institutions and individuals related? How to study institutions Institutions which hinder rationality How can social reform be critical? Institutions and ethics. Conclusion: Spinoza's project and social science today Appendices Bibliography Index.
Contents: Preface Introduction. Part 1 Philosophical Background: Weber and Popper: The limits of Weber's methodological individualism Popper posed and solved new problems, but more was possible. Part 2 Why the Social Sciences Need an Alternative Theory of Rationality: Problems with individualist social theory How can individualism account for institutions? Limits of rationality call for a new ideal Albert's critique of neoclassical economics fails to show a way forward Problems with the rationality principle Social anthropology remains too holistic Traditional theories of rationality harm political theory and ethics. Part 3 Fabillist Institutionalism: Rationality is problem-solving, critical and social How are institutions and individuals related? How to study institutions Institutions which hinder rationality How can social reform be critical? Institutions and ethics. Conclusion: Spinoza's project and social science today Appendices Bibliography Index.
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