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Interpretivism

Orientations of philosophy of science with Interprevitism highlighted

Interpretivism stresses interpretations and interpreting processes in the formation of knowledge.

  • a typical philosophical background in qualitative research
  • includes any precisely defined orientations, which stress interpretative processes

Interpretivism forms a counter pair to positivism.

Interpretivism is closely related to constructivism.

Links to more information:

Livesey, Chris. M3. Approaches: Interpretivsm. Sociology Shortcuts. Sociology Center.

Nickerson, Charlotte. 2024. Interpretivism Paradigm & Research Philosophy. SimplyPsychology.