What do we need social sciences for? Cover Image

Nauki społeczne? Po co nam one?
What do we need social sciences for?

Author(s): Barbara Krauz-Mozer
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: KSIĘGARNIA AKADEMICKA Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: active society; social sciences; methodology; theory; the object of research; political practice

Summary/Abstract: The development of social sciences knowledge has had a growing impact upon social consciousness. The question is how a competent and responsive public society – and not only some of its members – will use it. Controversies linked to methodological debates reveal differences in views on legitimate research activities, which in turn translate into diversified knowledge. Heterogeneous resources of social sciences knowledge used sensibly – in the Author’s opinion – would create scope for positive expression of civic attitudes and qualities, broaden the horizons of thought and action, leading people to become independent, competent and responsible members of society.

  • Issue Year: 12/2015
  • Issue No: 36
  • Page Range: 181-190
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish