The Dilemma Methodological Individualism against Methodological Holism in the Economic Science Cover Image

Дилемата методологически индивидуализъм срещу методологически холизъм в икономическата наука
The Dilemma Methodological Individualism against Methodological Holism in the Economic Science

The Dilemma Methodological Individualism against Methodological Holism in the Economic Science

Author(s): Vasil Prodanov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Political Theory, Political economy, Methodology and research technology
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: methodological individualism; methodological holism; dilemma

Summary/Abstract: The main goal of the study is to reveal a basic dilemma on the basis of which could be distinguished the methodologies of different economic theories. The dilemma methodological individualism – methodological holism has a leading role because it is connected with the most important characteristics of the starting point of the economic research. The development of these two methodologies is considered and how they become preconditions of mainstream or heterodox economic theories.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 349-362
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Bulgarian