Marxism and Realism: A Materialistic Application of Realism in the Social Sciences

Creaven, S.

Abstract

This book rethinks Marx's sociology as a form of realist social theory, extending Roy Bhaskar's philosophical realism into the social sciences. By constructing historical materialism as realist social theory, it becomes possible to resolve many long standing dilemmas in Marxist discourse, such as voluntarism versus determinism and humanism versus economism.

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: Nov 30, 2000
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Series Title: Routledge Studies in Critical Realism
• ISBN: 9780415236225
• Keywords: marxism, realism, realist social theory
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1092407
• Publisher URL: https://www.routledge.com/products/search?keywords=Marxism+and+Realism%3A+A+Materialistic+Application+of+Realism+in+the+Social+Sciences