... subject matter and making a reversal – to explore the implications of the meta-theoretical underpinnings of this body of work. The goal of this paper is not to find a definitive answer to the question “what is EE's underlying philosophy?” but rather ask, “what can we learn about philosophical assumptions...

... Philosophy Epistemology Social interaction Individuals and collectives define themselves – and are defined by others – in relation to general expectations on how to behave and think. When doing and thinking differently , people usually combine such general expectations with new ideas...

... . Understanding Entrepreneurship . Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing   2007 . 304 pp. , ISBN: 978‐1‐84720‐066‐2   £18.95; US$35 (paperback) © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 --> Entrepreneurship Innovation Philosophy Social psychology Business magnate Sir Richard Branson...

...Luke Pittaway Purpose To analyse the philosophies underlying economic studies in entrepreneurship and to explain how they contribute to the understanding of entrepreneurial behaviour. Design/methodology/approach A range of historical studies is reviewed that examine entrepreneurship from...