Date: 	Mon, 13 Oct 1997 14:04:25 -0400
From: "kenneth.mackendrick" <kenneth.mackendrick-AT-utoronto.ca>
Subject: Re: The Logic of the Social Sciences




> In which ways Ken's list sounded like a critique of the 
postmodern approach? I understood it maybe as a 
restatement of positivism in social sciences, but not 
necesserely opposite to postmodern social sciencies.

Please please please - first of all the summary was composed 
of direct quotes.  Popper wrote the essay in the format that i 
reiterated (27 theses).  I do not completely agree with Popper. 
 I think Adorno's, Gadamer's, and Habermas's critique of him 
is correct.  Positivist?  Not quite - Popper identifies himself as 
a critical rationalist which fits a bit better than positivist.  I 
posted these points for discussion - not because i'm a 
supporter.  The positivist disbute seemed to be a good place 
to start a new thread regarding method.  It was a response to 
Tom's concerns.
sorry about the misunderstanding,
unless i'm misunderstanding,
ken