The Metaphysics of the Social World

London: Routledge & Kegan Paul (1985)
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An analysis of the theses of social holism and individualism, and arguments for the metaphysical integrity and irreducibility of both social properties and social entities. The last chapter discusses explanation in social science.

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H61.R73 1985

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9780389209041   071009826X   038920904X
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