Author Description
'causal Inquiry In International Relations' Defends A New, Philosophically-informed Account Of The Principles Which Must Underpin Any Causal Research In A Discipline Such As International Relations. Adam R.c. Humphreys & Hidemi Suganami. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the philosophical foundations required to conduct rigorous causal research within the field of International Relations. Authors Adam R.C. Humphreys and Hidemi Suganami draw upon their expertise in political theory and international relations to challenge existing methodological norms. They propose a philosophically-informed framework designed to clarify how scholars identify and analyze causal relationships in complex global systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A systematic critique of current causal modeling in political science
- Philosophical arguments regarding the nature of causation in social systems
- Theoretical principles for structuring international relations research
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a practical handbook for statistical data analysis
- It does not focus on specific historical case studies but rather on the logic of inquiry
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars in the field recognize this work as a dense, specialized contribution to the philosophy of social science. It is frequently cited by researchers seeking to ground their empirical studies in more robust ontological and epistemological foundations.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2024-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191862193
ISBN-13:
9780191862199
Causality
Methodology
Social Science
International relations