normative theory

any theory which seeks to establish the VALUES or norms which best fit the overall needs or requirements of society either societies in general or particular societies, and which would be morally justified. For those who see the aim of modern social science as descriptive and explanatory and not ‘prescriptive’, such a goal for social science or sociology is not acceptable. Hence in these circumstances, the term ‘normative theory’ can be a pejorative term. For others, however, the aim of appraising and establishing values is an important goal, perhaps the most important goal, of the social sciences. See also FACT-VALUE DISTINCTION, VALUE JUDGEMENT, VALUE RELEVANCE, VALUE FREEDOM AND VALUE NEUTRALITY, FRANKFURT SCHOOL OF CRITICAL THEORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, BEHAVIOURALISM.

单词	normative theory
释义	normative theory normative theory any theory which seeks to establish the VALUES or norms which best fit the overall needs or requirements of society either societies in general or particular societies, and which would be morally justified. For those who see the aim of modern social science as descriptive and explanatory and not ‘prescriptive’, such a goal for social science or sociology is not acceptable. Hence in these circumstances, the term ‘normative theory’ can be a pejorative term. For others, however, the aim of appraising and establishing values is an important goal, perhaps the most important goal, of the social sciences. See also FACT-VALUE DISTINCTION, VALUE JUDGEMENT, VALUE RELEVANCE, VALUE FREEDOM AND VALUE NEUTRALITY, FRANKFURT SCHOOL OF CRITICAL THEORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, BEHAVIOURALISM.
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