Julian Reiss Knihy

The book explores the relationship between evidence, concepts, and purposes in causal investigations across various scientific disciplines. Reiss challenges the notion of a "gold standard" for causal methods, arguing that techniques like experiments and statistical tools are effective only relative to specific interpretations of causality. Each interpretation serves distinct purposes such as prediction, explanation, or policy analysis. Through case studies from both natural and social sciences, the author examines the metaphysical and methodological implications of this perspective.

The book presents an innovative economic methodology that bridges the gap between two prominent schools of thought, as explored by a promising young scholar from Columbia University and LSE. Through detailed case studies, it also provides insights into the practice of science, emphasizing a balanced approach to economic theory and its application.

First Published in 2013. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Philosophy of A Contemporary Introduction is the first systematic textbook in the philosophy of economics. It introduces the epistemological, metaphysical and ethical problems that arise in economics, and presents detailed discussions of the solutions that have been offered. Throughout, philosophical issues are illustrated by and analysed in the context of concrete cases drawn from contemporary economics, the history of economic ideas, and actual economic events. This demonstrates the relevance of philosophy of economics both for the science of economics and for the economy. This text will provide an excellent introduction to the philosophy of economics for students and interested general readers alike.