Positivism, post-positivism, critical theory and constructivism: Basis of scientific research

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Positivism, post-positivism, critical theory and constructivism: Basis of scientific research

Authors:

Jesús Alejandro Cortéz Espinoza, Adolfo Angulo Romero, Nora Inés Ríos Layche, Ysabel Moran Quintanilla, Ronald Gamarra Salinas, Marco Antonio Díaz Apac, Juan Carlos Woolcott Hurtado

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«..The notion of positivism has played an important role in debates concerning the philosophy of science since historicism, when Comte first coined the term. This importance continues today, especially with the rise of logical positivism. The interpretation of positivism has often changed depending on the perspective of the person describing it. In addition, the term has often been used in a pejorative way, acting as a broad critique of positivism….»

Jesús Alejandro Cortéz Espinoza

Published: XX/04/2025

Location: Colonia, Colonia-Uruguay

ISBN Catalogue: In progress