Social science:what your favourite?

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In summary, a poll was conducted to determine people's favorite social science. Philosophy was the clear winner, with some individuals mentioning evolutionary psychology, behavioral genetics, psychometrics, and neurobiology/biopsychology as their favorite topics within the field. Others mentioned sociology, geography, history, linguistics, political science, and economics as their favorites. One person also mentioned military and naval science and history, as well as command and control. However, another person expressed a dislike for evolutionary biology, stating that it is often used to justify sexist and racist ideas. Overall, it can be concluded that people have a diverse range of interests within the realm of social science.

what is your favourite social science

  • Philosophy

    Votes: 2 11.8%
  • Economics

    Votes: 4 23.5%
  • Political Science

    Votes: 2 11.8%
  • Lingusitics

    Votes: 3 17.6%
  • Anthropolgy

    Votes: 2 11.8%
  • Sociology

    Votes: 1 5.9%
  • Psychology

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • History

    Votes: 3 17.6%
  • Geography

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • other

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    17
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Poll:what social science is your favourite
economics
politcal science
psychology
philosophy
sociology
history
lingusitics
anthropolgy
 
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  • #2
Philosophy, no contest there.
 
  • #3
I believe, based on research, that they are all equally important. Some of my favorite subjects though are:

Evolutionary Psychology
Behavioral Genetics
Psychometrics
Neurobiology/Biopsychology
Philosophy
 
  • #4
sociology, but geography came in a close second.
 
  • #5
history & geography, linguistics, political science, sociology, economics.

(Among others : military - particularly naval - science & history, command and control)
 
  • #6
I would say political science the first, followed by sociology...
 
  • #7
anthropology is the best.
evolutionary biology sucks. Its a way for sexists and racists to try to justify their whacky ideas.
 

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