The Problem of Relativism in the Sociology of (Scientific) Knowledge

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Lancaster, LA1: ontos (2011)
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This volume comprises original articles by leading authors – from philosophy as well as sociology – in the debate around relativism in the sociology of (scientific) knowledge. Its aim has been to bring together several threads from the relevant disciplines and to cover the discussion from historical and systematic points of view. Among the contributors are Maria Baghramian, Barry Barnes, Martin Endreß, Hubert Knoblauch, Richard Schantz and Harvey Siegel.

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3868381287   9783868381283   9783110325164   3110325160   9783110325904

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Introduction.  (pages 11-22)Markus Seidel & Richard Schantz
Relativism as a Completion of the Scientific Project.  (pages 23-40)Barry Barnes
Relativism, Incoherence, and the Strong Programme.  (pages 41-64)Harvey Siegel
Realism and Relativism.  (pages 65-84)Richard Schantz
Theory-Ladenness and Relativism.  (pages 85-104)Magdalena Eckes, Simon Erll & Andre Wenclawiak
Constructed Worlds, Contested Truths.  (pages 105-130)Maria Baghramian
Relativism, Meaning and the New Sociology of Knowledge.  (pages 131-156)Hubert Knoblauch
Methodological Relationism.  (pages 157-182)Martin Endress
Karl Mannheim, Relativism and Knowledge in the Natural Sciences – A Deviant Interpretation.  (pages 183-214)Markus Seidel
Knowledge, Practice, and the Problem of Relativism – Reconsidering Michael Polanyi’s ‘Personal Knowledge’.  (pages 215-236)Eva-Maria Jung

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