Philosophers of Modern India/ D. P. Chattopadhyaya/ Individuals and Societies: A Methodological Inquiry/ Scientific Book Agency/ Publication: 1975/ Number of Pages: 297/
Individuals and Societies: A Methodological Inquiry
Individual and Societies: A Methodological Inquiry is an attempt by D.P.Chattopadhyaya to search for a method of explanation of socio-historical phenomenon. In this book, Chattopadhyaya defends what he calls “situational logic” and argues against the holistic view of explanation.
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