Can Economics Afford Not To Become Natural Science?
Bikas K. Chakrabarti
TL;DR
This paper discusses the inevitability of economics and sociology integrating with natural sciences, arguing that their core disciplines cannot avoid becoming part of the scientific natural world.
Contribution
It presents a philosophical argument that mainstream economics and sociology must adopt scientific methods and principles from natural sciences.
Findings
Mainstream economics cannot avoid scientific integration.
Sociology must also incorporate natural science approaches.
The paper advocates for a scientific paradigm shift in social sciences.
Abstract
The 'Discussion & Debate' issue of this Euro. Phys. J. Special Topic volume is: 'Can economics be a Physical Science?' I would rather address a more general question: 'Can economics or sociology avoid joining Natural Science?' and argue that mainstream or core economics or sociology can not escape joining natural science.
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