Think "economics profession" when reading it. It is a good demonstration of why the historical method is superior to the naturalistic one in social subjects.
The Philosopher's Stone
GRABER AND WENGROW YET AGAIN
Robert Paul Wolff | Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Amherst
The Philosopher's Stone
GRABER AND WENGROW YET AGAIN
Robert Paul Wolff | Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Love the comment, Tom -- sure to make Mr. Franko at the mouth -- because it is true. I don't think the two approaches need necessarily conflict, though!
ReplyDeleteI don't think the two approaches need necessarily conflict, though!
ReplyDeleteI don't think so either. They are complementary. The trick is distinguishing where each applies.
The naturalistic approach is preferable when applicable, but that is not always and everywhere.