SOC 7141 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Scientific Method, Positivism, Tacit Knowledge

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 7141
• Professor: Kathleen Rodgers

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It is believed that they are useful due to the fact that they are down to earth but are not suitable for generalization. In this chapter the author argues that this method is preferred as it is in harmony with the readers experience making it a natural basis for generalization. Some say that the more objective methods do not do best of acquainted the researcher with themselves. Philosopher dilthey says that only from their actions, and effects among others only then can one learn about themselves. We understand our own experiences when we tra(cid:374)sfer the(cid:373) to(cid:449)ards other people"s li(cid:448)es. Hu(cid:373)a(cid:374) studies are fou(cid:374)ded o(cid:374) the relatio(cid:374) between lived experience, expressed and understanding. It belongs to the human studies only if its object becomes accessible through the attitude in which is founded in terms of expression and understanding of life. The best way to studying human things are to emphasize the natural powers of persons to experience and understand.