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Question Hello thank you for your good website I have 1 question about research method in philosophy I like to research in this field, but I am sociologist can I use method of sociology in philosophy? would you introduce me some useful books for research in philosophy? thank you very much sara m.

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November 26, 2011

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Hello Sara M: you might find Roger Trigg's Philosophy of the Social Sciences a good place to begin. Some philosophers do engage in what might be called sociology or, more generally speaking, history. Alasdair MacIntyre and Charles Taylor have produced sweeping treatments of the modern era (most recently Taylor's A Secular Age). Another book which combines philosophy and social studies is Habits of the Heart. You also might find John Searle's work interesting on social constructs. I know your question is about bringing sociological methods to bear on philosophy, but in the reverse direction, you might want to explore the ways in which philosophical work on the mind, language, and ethics might have a bearing on sociology. Good wishes, CT