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The Thin Book That Disappeared a Career
A philosophy teacher says social science misreads human action. What happens when an entire discipline sidesteps a challenge?
The Thin Book That Disappeared a Career
This episode explores the life and work of Peter Winch, a philosopher who spent four decades arguing that modern social science was built on a flawed foundation. It delves into the distinction between being defeated and being avoided, and how that shaped Winch's career.
Person: Peter Winch
Date: 1958
Location: Swansea, Wales
Topic: Philosophy of Social Science
Book: The Idea of a Social Science and its Relation to Philosophy
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