EPISTEMOLOGY and METAPHYSICS for QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

• Main Author: Pernecky, Tomas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles SAGE Publications 2016
• Subjects: Qualitative research; Knowledge, Theory of.; Metaphysics
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• Physical Description: viii, 236 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781446282380

This clearly written and provocative text outlines the wide range of epistemological and metaphysical pillars of research. In a clear, easy to follow style, the reader is guided through an array of concepts that are defined, explained and made simple. With the aid of helpful examples and case studies, the book challenges the prevailing modes of thinking about qualitative inquiry by showcasing an immense variety of philosophical frameworks. Armed with a strong understanding of this philosophical backbone, students will be able to choose and defend a 'pick and mix' of research methods that will uniquely complement their research. Empiricism Rationalism Realism Skepticism Idealism Positivism Post-positivism Idea-ism Hermeneutics Phenomenology Social Ontology Quantum Mechanics Essential reading for new and experienced researchers, this 'must' for any social science bookshelf will help unlock a new level of research creativity.