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Social science as witchcraft

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In this provocative and witty work, Polish-born British sociologist Stanislav Andreski (1919–2007) offers a merciless critique of the state of contemporary social science. He argues that much sociological and psychological research has devolved into a form of "academic witchcraft"—the ritualistic production of pseudoscientific texts that mask banal observations with complex terminology and methodological formalism.

Andreski draws striking parallels between traditional magical practices and contemporary social research, demonstrating how the academic establishment uses obscure jargon and methodological rituals to maintain its status, often failing to produce truly useful knowledge. He calls for a return to clarity of thought, precise presentation, and a truly scientific approach in the social sciences.

First published in 1972, the book remains a relevant warning against pseudoscience and a reminder that the social sciences should strive for a genuine understanding of society, not an imitation of scientific activity.
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