Critical Realism for Psychologists
Critical Realism for Psychologists by David Pilgrim is a comprehensive exploration of critical realism tailored specifically for psychologists. Published by Routledge on December 4, 2019, this 210-page text serves as a foundational resource that bridges the gap between positivism and postmodernism. Pilgrim introduces the essential concepts of critical realism, emphasizing its relevance in understanding the complex interplay between the natural and social worlds, as well as the internal and external aspects of human life.
Readers will find a thorough examination of how critical realism can be applied in both academic and practical psychology. The book delves into the dual nature of human existence, highlighting how individuals are shaped by both their choices and the material constraints of their environment. Through a series of case studies, Pilgrim illustrates the practical utility of critical realism in addressing real-life psychological issues, making it a valuable resource for both researchers and practitioners in the field.
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This is the first dedicated text to explain and explore the utility of critical realism for psychologists, offering it as a helpful middle ground between positivism and postmodernism.
By introducing its basic concepts, Pilgrim explains critical realism to psychologists and shows how the interface between the natural and social worlds, and the internal and external, can be used to examine human life. This both/and aspect of human life is important in another sense: we are both determined and determining beings, making choices but within the material constraints of both our bodies and the social context of our unique existence. The book offers an exploration of academic and applied psychology with that inward and outward curiosity in mind, beginning with the premise that both inner and outer reality are the legitimate interest of psychologists. In doing so, it shows how critical realism endorses the remaining advantages of positivism and postmodernism, while discarding their philosophical errors.
A range of case studies are presented to show how psychologists can use critical realism when working with real life problems, as researchers or practitioners.
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