Routledge Studies in Trans-Disciplinary Method - Michael Shapiro

Explore new ways of thinking about research in Studies in Trans-Disciplinary Method: After the Aesthetic Turn. This text by Michael Shapiro moves beyond conventional positivist methods to examine the deep ontological and epistemological commitments that shape how we understand knowledge. By drawing on a wide range of philosophical and methodological theory, the book offers a broader perspective on what method can be. Shapiro uses diverse artistic sources, including fine art, cinema, literature, and the blues, to demonstrate how an open understanding of method leads to more rewarding insights. Readers will encounter the concept of 'writing-as-method,' a unique approach that expands the boundaries of academic inquiry. This book is an essential resource for those looking to challenge traditional frameworks and find more enlightening ways to approach complex social and philosophical questions.