Social Sciences Division
Published October 4, 2023 | Version v1
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Unveiling power, or why social science's task is explanation

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  • 1. University of Chicago

Description

This short essay contends that sociology should devote attention to causal explanation in order to expose lies. It argues that lies about causes are common in society and social science is in a unique privileged position to offer social knowledge that can dispel such lies. Offering causal explanations is a vital task of this project.

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The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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DOI
10.1111/1468-4446.13056
Other
oai:uchicago.tind.io:8438

UChicago Information

Division(s)
Social Sciences Division
Department(s)
Sociology