What do Social Scientists Do in a “Value Polytheism” Situation?; Or, A Little More on Weber’s “Vocation”
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چکیده
The purpose of the present paper consists two points. First, it is to show how internal structure and “inner logic” science as a value sphere are formed in Max Weber’s theory. Then, relying on logical-methodological foundations proposed by Weber, second point identify action carried out scientists “vocation” mode situation “value polytheism” realized within science. Analyzing content recent discussions about empirical validity character argumentation one his central works, Protestant Ethics Spirit Capitalism, well autonomy conceptual boundaries science, we draw line reasoning follows. Firstly, trace changing methodological role values general, truth, particular, “sciences culture” connection with transition from transcendental solution Heinrich Rickert polytheism”. Secondly, analyze relationship between progress, rationalization structured. Thirdly, explicate Weber. Fourthly, development idea It shown that Weber rejects criterion truth’s universality Rickert’s logical solution. However, construction ideal-typical concepts mechanics “cognitive interest” described allows separate extra-scientific pragmatics scientific research itself. progress for differentiation emergence new approaches refinement concepts. At same time, not teleologically connected “progress general” rationalizing world, configuration which specific historical constellation. As associated work, “gaining clarity” turns be its own goal, but possible effect using knowledge. forces contribute endless progress; they formulate such ideal-types causal explanations seem adequate sufficient view their cognitive interests. stability science’s theory gradually; epistemological studies implementation sociology religion “programme” make difference vocations politics clear.
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سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2308-152X', '2313-6197']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17323/1728-192x-2021-3-43-70