A guest post by Tom Fryer and Cristián Navarrete. This blog is adapted from the introduction of Revisiting Realist Theory of Science (2024) by Tom Fryer and Cristián Navarrete. The full version of the book, which aims to introduce Bhaskar’s… Read More »Revisiting Realist Theory of Science: A Practical Guide
The Power of Implicit Critical Realism: Writing Like a Realist Without Stating It A guest post by Christopher-David Preclik Corresponding Author: Christopher-David Preclik, PhD Student in Politics and International Studies (1st year), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; email: cdp51@cam.ac.uk Biographical… Read More »The Power of Implicit Critical Realism
Call for Expressions of Interest: Journal of Critical Realism invites expressions of interest for the volunteer positions of associate editor and membership to the editorial committee. Submissions expected by 2 February 2025 to o.ozmen.14@ucl.ac.uk. Journal of Critical Realism (JCR) is… Read More »New editorial positions at the Journal of Critical Realism
Fixed Term Opportunities for Researchers without a Permanent Academic Affiliation: Associate Membership of the Centre for Critical Realism The Centre for Critical Realism (CCR) is a small educational charity that aims to advance the education of the general public and… Read More »New opportunity for independent critical realist researchers
We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of The Real podcast in January 2025, dedicated to embracing Critical Realism’s emancipatory purpose. As a dynamic, transformative philosophy of science, Critical Realism was never meant to sit solely within academic discussions. Its… Read More »The Real Podcast: Coming January 2025 – A Call to Action
Congratulations to Sadiya Akram, who has been awarded the Cheryl Frank prize for the best book on or using critical realism published in 2023. The Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize is awarded annually for a book that constitutes, motivates or exemplifies… Read More »Winner announced: Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize 2024
A guest post by Jack Newman. Now entering its fourth year, the Critical Realism Discussion Group provides an online forum for presenting and discussing critical realist research. We consider the application of critical realism as well as theoretical questions that… Read More »Online Critical Realism Discussion Group
Guest post by Rob Faure Walker In Love and the Market: How to Recover from the Enlightenment and Survive the Current Crisis, I have tried to demystify Roy Bhaskar’s MetaReality (2012). As with much of Bhaskar’s writing, the content of… Read More »Can a Critical Realist Conception of Love Help us to Flourish through the Crises of Modernity?
William Outhwaite, Newcastle University, UKAn edited version of his presentation at the One-Day Symposium on the Legacy of Margaret Archer. August 3rd 2024, University of Warwick, England, UK This is the second time I find myself celebrating Maggie’s life; the first… Read More »Margaret Archer’s achievement will continue to inspire future generations
Catherine Hastings, Macquarie University, AustraliaAn edited version of her presentation at the One-Day Symposium on the Legacy of Margaret Archer. August 3rd 2024, University of Warwick, England, UK I am reflecting on Margaret Archer as a relative newcomer to her… Read More »Margaret Archer’s contribution to critical realist emancipatory and explanatory social science