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Philosophy Of Social Science Question Paper

Philosophy Of Social Science 

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
APH 409: PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE


DATE: Wednesday 23rd December 2009

TIME: 4.30pm ? 6.30pm


INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions.

1.
With reference to the meaning of science, show the scope of philosophy of social
science.

2.
Social science is inductive and deductive. Discuss.

3.
a)
What are social phenomena?

b)
Are there causal relations among social phenomena?

4.
a)
What is social action?

b)
Examine critically the holistic and the individualistic interpretations of
social action.

5.
Examine Max Weber?s distinction of understanding and explanation in social
science.

6.
Peter Winch holds that methods of natural sciences cannot provide adequate

understanding of social science. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons for
your answers.






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