John Wettersten

How Do Institutions Steer Events?

An Inquiry into the Limits and Possibilities of Rational Thought and Action

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. März 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 445g
• ISBN-13: 9781138262966
• ISBN-10: 113826296X
• Artikelnr.: 57046679

Autorenporträt

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.