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Values serve the science by an empirical treatment. Values ultimately come into view, in practical situations the implications of values are judged in particular terms. In addition new values can be revealed and their factual consequences can be judged (Weber, 1949).
Social science is an academic discipline concerned with society and the relationships among individuals within a society, which often rely primarily on empirical approaches. It includes anthropology, economics, political science, psychology and sociology.
Some examples of social sciences include the following:
- Anthropology.
- Economics.
- Geography.
- Political science.
- Psychology.
- Sociology.
What is the role of a social scientist?
A social scientist performs research on the link between society and human behavior, sometimes for a university. They often specialize in a field such as geology, economics, anthropology, sociology, or history. Job duties include planning, designing, and compiling complex research projects.
What are the values of science?
The main values of science (to be rigorous, rational, honest, critical, creative, etc., see above point 2.1) can explain how science aims as far as possible at the truth (even if the scientific knowledge is always under construction); but it is impossible to say that science is the only truth in our world.
For me, the value of social science is ultimately about the quality of life. What social science does is that it helps us to take observations of the world and put them into a form where we can understand more about how the world works. We can then use social science to anticipate likely consequences of our actions.
The major social sciences are Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Politics, Psychology and Sociology . The social sciences are a vital part of today’s culture and touch on all areas of life, and Europe has a long history with them.
Social science can change the world for the better. We can generally agree that world needs to be a safer place where all people can enjoy basic dignity and human rights. This is the case even when we can’t always agree on what we should do to make this happen.
Why was social science important in the industrial age?
Social science helped people understand the consequences and application of the new technologies of the age, such as steam power. The growth of railways and factories not only transformed the economy and the world of work, but also changed forever the way people organised their family lives and leisure.