Citation
W. Balzer et V. Dreier, The structure of the spatial theory of elections, BR J PHIL S, 50(4), 1999, pp. 613-638
Citations number
41
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,Multidisciplinary,Philosiphy
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL FOR THE PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
ISSN journal
00070882
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Volume
50
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
613 - 638
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-0882(199912)50:4<613:TSOTST>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
The net structure of the spatial theory of elections is investigated and de
scribed in the format of structuralism. Three new kinds of intertheoretical
relations typical for social theory are identified and defined. The histor
ical development of spatial theory as expressed by specializations and othe
r intertheoretic relations is found to be in a sense 'inverse' to that of t
heories in the natural sciences. The development begins with a 'most specia
l' case.