Social Matter An Ontology for the Social Sciences

“It comprises ten chapters each with its own abstract and final summary along with some ten to twenty references for the most part to the literature in English. ... It is not a difficult read. It is eminently suitable for students on master’s courses or embarking on a PhD in sociology because the various components of the ontology are given straightforward definitions and are illustrated by plentiful examples.” (Système d'information en philosophie des sciences, SIPS, January 13, 2026)