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Social Ontology investigates the foundational question of what social entities actually are. Brian Epstein provides a comprehensive examination of how social institutions, groups, and objects exist and function in the world. The book addresses core metaphysical issues surrounding the nature of money, governments, marriages, and other social constructs.
This Elements volume explores the relationship between social reality and individual beliefs and actions. Epstein considers various approaches to understanding social ontology, including reductionist and non-reductionist perspectives. The work is essential for philosophers interested in metaphysics, social philosophy, and the philosophy of social science. It offers valuable insights into how collective human activities generate and sustain social structures.
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