The economics of science, and the sociology and the economics of scientific knowledge

4 important questions on The economics of science, and the sociology and the economics of scientific knowledge

What is the main argument of relativism?

Scientific discussions reflect conflicting social interest that are only resolved through the resolution of conflicts between scientists

What is the issue with relativism?

Philosophers view relativism as flawed, since its central claim to be a correct interpretation of the world implies that it is in itself an objective characterization. (self-defeating)

Why should we believe that the knowledge that SSK produces is objective?

How did the SSK question realism?

Question whether scientists really discover objective truths about the world and help us understand it
1. Relativism: scientific knowledge may not reflect reality

2. Because doubts whether the way how science is carried out leads to a better understanding of the world as it is

Caused the science wars
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What is value neutrality?

The idea of a naturalistic approach to scientific knowledge is that of an essentially descriptive representation of a particular subject. Just as scientists should not allow their own values to influence their work, the SSK should not include their values when researching these scientists
- Descriptions are never value neutral

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