Reflection without rules : economic methodology and contemporary science theory
"Reflection without Rules offers a comprehensive, pointed exploration of the methodological tradition in economics and the breakdown of the received view within the philosophy of science. Professor Hands investigates the increased role of naturalistic and sociological approaches in methodological debates and examines the roles of pragmatism, discourse, and situatedness in discussions of scientific knowledge before turning to a systematic exploration of more recent developments in economic methodology. The treatment emphasizes the changes taking place in science theory and its relationship to the movement away from a rules-based view of economic methodology
xi, 480 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9780521497152, 9780521797962, 0521497159, 0521797969
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Introduction
The methodological tradition in economics
The breakdown of the received view within the philosophy of science
The naturalistic turn
The sociological turn
Pragmatism, discourse, and situatedness
Recent developments in economic methodology
The economic turn
Conclusion