FIC descriptions and interpretive social science: Should philosophers roll their eyes?

Journal/Book: J Theor Soc Behav. 1999; 29: 108 Cowley Rd, Oxford Ox4 1Jf, Oxon, England. Blackwell Publ Ltd. 337+.

Abstract: Many social scientists and journalists attempt to explain events in recent or distant history by uncovering hidden beliefs and desires held by groups. Such ascriptions are problematic in that beliefs are attributed to groups rather than individuals, and, in that being ''hidden,'' they cannot be attributed using ordinary everyday methods. In this paper, I try to sort out what is sensible and what is muddled in this unusual but very common type of belief ascription.

Note: Article Jones T, Univ Nevada, Dept Philosophy, 4505 Maryland Pkwy, Box 455028, Las Vegas,NV 89154 USA

Keyword(s): REPRESENTATION

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