Methodological Individualism and Holism. Two Views, One Purpose

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Focusing on the philosophy of social explanation, this thesis explores the tension between methodological individualism and holism. It provides a comprehensive overview of both approaches, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. The author argues for the importance of integrating insights from the philosophy of mind to advance understanding in this field. The conclusion presents a synthesis of the two methodologies, proposing the intentional stance as a more effective framework for explaining and predicting social phenomena.