Exploring Humans is a textbook that focuses on the philosophy of science and the social sciences. The book examines how philosophers have approached the scientific method and what it means for understanding human behavior. At its core is an analysis of how scientific insights influence disciplines such as economics, psychology, and sociology.
Through case studies and a reappraisal of pragmatism and naturalism, it argues that science is the most reliable source for exploring people and their interactions. This revised edition includes new examples from law and a chapter that explicitly highlights science’s unique position as a provider of information.
Exploring Humans thus makes an essential contribution to the debate within philosophy and the social sciences, and is suitable for anyone who wants to delve into the fundamental questions science asks about humans and society.