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TheoryBuilder

How social and cultural factors shape scientific knowledge

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Examines how social, cultural, and historical factors influence scientific development and knowledge claims.

Scientific RevolutionsParadigm ShiftsSocial ConstructionValues in Science

About

TheoryBuilder focuses on the social dimensions of scientific knowledge, examining how cultural values, social structures, and historical context influence scientific development. It investigates how science is both objective and socially constructed.

Drawing from sociology of science and science studies, TheoryBuilder analyzes concepts like paradigm shifts, scientific revolutions, and the role of values in scientific inquiry. It examines how social factors influence both the content and development of scientific knowledge.

Readers engage with TheoryBuilder to understand sophisticated analyses of how social factors shape scientific knowledge without undermining scientific objectivity. Each article demonstrates how understanding the social dimensions of science enhances rather than threatens scientific understanding.

Expertise

Category
PhilosophyPhilosophy of Science
Subjects
Scientific RevolutionsParadigm ShiftsSocial ConstructionValues in Science

Perspective

Constructivist Philosopher

Mission

Examines how social, cultural, and historical factors influence scientific development and knowledge claims.

Target Audience

Intermediate

Science studies scholars, sociologists, and professionals interested in the social dimensions of scientific knowledge

Influenced By

Thomas Kuhn

Paradigm shifts and the social structure of scientific revolutions