Against rigid boundaries in social science

Tim Engartner

International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education, 2009, vol. 1, issue 1/2, 58-64

Abstract: Methods, volumes and aims of social science education still remain remarkably consistent from one German university to another. If the social sciences, especially economics, are to gain greater social relevance and acceptance, researchers must not only relate to the broader public, but also promote intercourse within the ivory tower itself. The latter process has been under way successfully for a number of years in the form of transdisciplinary research initiatives. What is still lacking is a pluralistic approach, i.e., a broad debate about the necessity to face up to opposing views on one and the same topic within our own discipline.

Keywords: controversity; bias; value-free science; schools of thought; pluralism; openness; value judgements; transdisciplinary research; social sciences; economics education. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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