Pragmatist-critical realism as a development studies research paradigm DOI Creative Commons
Richard Heeks, P. J. Wall, Mark Graham

et al.

Development Studies Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Pragmatism and critical realism have been proposed as research philosophies that can be used by development studies researchers alternatives to the dominant but criticized positivism constructivism. themselves identified shortcomings for which a number of possible responses proposed, including combination some elements from each. In this paper, we explore what it would mean not fully integrate two bring together complementary aspects new paradigm: 'pragmatist-critical realism'. We review philosophical nature form main contribution here is show how could operationalized. outline four-step operational methodology pragmatist-critical based on Fairwork action project has sought improve working conditions platform workers in global South countries. argue provide useful foundation – particularly action-oriented encourage other assess whether facilitative basis their future research.

Language: Английский

Pragmatist-critical realism as a development studies research paradigm DOI Creative Commons
Richard Heeks, P. J. Wall, Mark Graham

et al.

Development Studies Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Pragmatism and critical realism have been proposed as research philosophies that can be used by development studies researchers alternatives to the dominant but criticized positivism constructivism. themselves identified shortcomings for which a number of possible responses proposed, including combination some elements from each. In this paper, we explore what it would mean not fully integrate two bring together complementary aspects new paradigm: 'pragmatist-critical realism'. We review philosophical nature form main contribution here is show how could operationalized. outline four-step operational methodology pragmatist-critical based on Fairwork action project has sought improve working conditions platform workers in global South countries. argue provide useful foundation – particularly action-oriented encourage other assess whether facilitative basis their future research.

Language: Английский

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