Chapter 5 Positivism and Hermeneutics Flashcards
1
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“…” and “…” Influencers of Positivism
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Comte & Stuart Mill
2
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“…” 3 stages in the development of science
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Comte:
Theological stage (animism, polytheism & monotheism)
Metaphysical stage
Positive Stage
3
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Comte’s hierarchy of important sciences. They differ in degree, not in kind.
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Mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, and sociology.
4
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Methodological monist
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One scientific method for all sciences
5
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Hermeneutics:
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Humans are subjects, not objects.
6
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“…” Influenced hermeneutics
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Wilhelm Dilthey: Real humans are not machines but historical beings guided by traditions.
7
Q
… instead of erklaren
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Verstehen
8
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To reach verstehen: …
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Hermeneutic circle
9
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“…” & “…”: Dilthey failed to understand that an interpreter can never truly be subjective.
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Habermans and Gadamer
