Postpositivism and Educational Research

This volume presents in a forthright and lively way, an account of the philosophical position generally identified as Postpositivistic that undergirds much of mainstream research in education and the related social sciences. The discussion throughout is informed by recent developments in philosophy of science. This book argues that, while there is much to be learned from recent critiques regarding truth in research, traditional scientific values and assumptions are not outmoded. Visit our website for sample chapters!

D. C. Phillips is professor of education, and by curtesy, professor of philosophy at Stanford University (where he is also the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Education).