Middle-Ground Theorizing, Realism, and Objectivity in Psychology: A Commentary on Held (2007)/Psychological Kinds and 'Discourse Dependence': A Reply to Martin and Sugarman

Martin and Sugarman comment on Held's critical analysis of the ontological and epistemological positions of theoretical psychologists whom she labels "middle-ground theorists." They also comment on her positions concerning realism, truth and objectivity in psychology. Held responds by...

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Published in:Theory & psychology 2009-02, Vol.19 (1), p.115
Main Authors: Martin, Jack, Sugarman, Jeff, Held, Barbara S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Epistemology
Ontology
Psychology
Theory
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Summary:Martin and Sugarman comment on Held's critical analysis of the ontological and epistemological positions of theoretical psychologists whom she labels "middle-ground theorists." They also comment on her positions concerning realism, truth and objectivity in psychology. Held responds by challenging their assertions and arguing that their misinterpretation may stem from their difficulties with her formulations of direct and indirect knowledge.
ISSN:0959-3543
1461-7447