Method in Method

The book “Method in Method,” subtitled “On the Construction of Knowledge in the Humanities” and published by Logos, is authored by Ahmad Mohammadpour. This is a serious study on the nature of method that can be considered a systematic work in the Persian language. The author attempts to address the controversial question of whether there is a method for evaluating methods. This issue is largely debatable, which is why very few studies in Persian tackle this topic. The lack of research focused on methodology is truly felt, and this book is important because it takes a constructive step in this field, potentially serving as a research background for future studies for years to come. It examines the evolution of methodological traditions in the humanities, aiming to provide an impartial narrative for each. The study explicitly addresses the question: on what cosmological and paradigmatic foundations are dominant methods in the humanities based? “Method in Method” is a focused, organized, and purposeful effort to introduce the historical and philosophical identity underlying the three methodological streams—quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods—in the humanities. It centers on the expansion and contraction of ontological, epistemological, and methodological foundations of method. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the connection between philosophy and method on one hand, and understanding the theoretical bases of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research techniques on the other. Besides explaining the philosophical and paradigmatic bases of method in the humanities, the author sensitizes readers to current social research trends in the country and provides tools and criteria for critiquing and evaluating such research. This book is recommended for all who are concerned with methodology.