Social Science Encyclopedia
Social Science Encyclopedia
Six disciplines bringing the best social-science scholarship to the widest possible audience
Philosophy addresses questions that natural and social sciences currently cannot answer, such as moral questions and methodological inquiries. Philosophy of economics examines economic methodologies and moral dimensions of economic systems, while political philosophy focuses on ethical aspects of governance rather than descriptive political science.
Economics & Finance covers the study of how societies allocate scarce resources, how financial markets function, and how economic policy shapes prosperity. Topics range from macroeconomic policy and monetary systems to behavioral finance, development economics, and corporate valuation.
Political Science features talks and interviews covering contemporary political issues and international relations, including political polarization, European governance, the politics of rising powers, and the foundations of political ideology.
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Topics include decision-making, metacognition, personality, attention, consciousness, learning & memory, and perception. Research methods include survey studies, brain imaging, and animal studies.
Law presents the system of rules that regulate the behavior of various entities within its jurisdiction, with a focus on constitutional law, impeachment, pardon powers, war powers, lobbying disclosure, and comparative constitutional systems.
History is the study of the past. It is all-encompassing in that it is concerned with every aspect of the story of humanity to date, from economic developments, to technological change, to political and military history.