Social Sciences: Truthful or Useful?

Drenth, P.J.D.

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“…At the end of the 19th century, the so-called 'gamma-sciences' came to the foreground with their attention focused on the study of human behaviour in relation to their social environment. Drenth (2008) describes the nature of this focus as follows:…”

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Practical Theology as part of the landscape of Social Sciences and Humanities – A transversal perspective

Muller

2013

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

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Practical Theology as part of the landscape of Social Sciences and Humanities -A transversal perspectiveAt the University of Pretoria the author, a practical theologian, experiences a fruitful soil for the development of an interdisciplinary process. He referred to concrete examples of cooperation, but used the article to reflect on best practices for the interdisciplinary dialogue. He came to the conclusion that it probably made more sense to talk of Practical-theological alternatives rather than to describe the subject in a single fixed manner of understanding and action. Our goal should rather be to open up the boundaries between Practical Theology, Human, Social and Natural Sciences.

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“…Therefore, the three primary categories are behavioural sciences, social sciences and economical sciences. Drenth (2008) states:…”

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Practical Theology as part of the landscape of Social Sciences and Humanities – A transversal perspective

Muller

2013

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

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“…Let us take a closer look at the issue of truthfulness and usefulness, following an earlier handling of this theme (Drenth, 1996a). The distinction pure or basic science vs. applied science has been a major topic of discussion among science philosophers ever since Francis Bacon, in his book Novum Organon , asserted that science is only relevant if it aims at societal progress, practical application, and human control over nature.…”

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Psychology: Is It Applied Enough?

Drenth¹

2008

Applied Psychology

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The question "Is psychology applied enough?" can be regarded in two ways. In the first place, it could refer to the distinction "pure versus applied science", and the reproach that modern scientific experimental psychology has little to offer to the practitioner. It is argued that this distinction has lost much of its topicality in modern science, and certainly with respect to psychology. In this sense "applied psychology" is an outmoded notion. Secondly, it could refer to the question whether psychology is utilised enough in dealing with the great many pressing problems in modern society. And it is shown that this question cannot be answered in the affirmative. Too often psychological aspects of problems escape notice and too often potential psychological contributions are neglected in governmental and organisational decision-making, also in cases where such a contribution would prove valuable indeed. A number of reasons for such a neglect are discussed and some ways of improvement are suggested.La question de savoir si la psychologie est suffisamment appliquée peut être abordée de deux façons. Elle peut d'abord renvoyer à la distinction entre science fondamentale et science appliquée et à la critique selon laquelle la psychologie expérimentale moderne a peu à offrir au praticien. Nous pensons que cette distinction a perdu beaucoup de son actualité, surtout en psychologie. Dans ces conditions, la « psychologie appliquée » est une notion désuète. Ensuite, cette question peut faire référence au fait de savoir si la psychologie est suffisamment exploitée dans le traitement des nombreux problèmes sociaux qu'il est urgent de résoudre. Il apparaît qu'il n'est pas possible de répondre par l'affirmative. Trop souvent, les dimensions psychologiques des problèmes passent inaperçues et les contributions potentielles de la psychologie sont négligées dans les décisions gouvernementales et organisationnelles, même quand cet apport serait manifestement précieux. On analyse les raisons de cette négligence et l'on suggère quelques pistes en vue d'une amélioration.

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Forest Conservation in the Tropics – a Case from Ethiopia

Müller‐Hohenstein¹

2009

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Despite all the efforts of politicians and scientists to protect tropical forests, the degradation of these ecosystems continues unabated. Based on experiences with tropical forests and on detailed studies of an Ethiopian mountain rain forest, we discuss previous failures and omissions. On the one hand, people have tried to establish and manage protected areas on a one-sided basis, often exclusively from the natural sciences. On the other hand, the population directly affected by the establishment of a protected area has not been involved in planning or management and not been compensated for any losses. We call for an integrated approach to research, with biologists and ecologists as well as social scientists and economists working together on a feasible conservation concept. The political framework needs to be taken into account but even more important is getting the local population involved in every step of the planning process and compensating them for the loss of utilization rights and resources. R e search eco.m o n t -Vo l u m e 1 , N u m b e r 1 , J u n e 2 0 0 9 ISSN 2073-106X print version ISSN 2 0 7 3 -1 5 5 8 o n l i n e v e r s i o n : h t t p : / / e p u b . o e a w. a c . a t / e c o . m o n t

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Social Sciences: Truthful or Useful?

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Practical Theology as part of the landscape of Social Sciences and Humanities – A transversal perspective

Practical Theology as part of the landscape of Social Sciences and Humanities – A transversal perspective

Psychology: Is It Applied Enough?

Forest Conservation in the Tropics – a Case from Ethiopia

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