The problem of relativism in the sociology of (scientific) knowledge / Richard Schantz, Markus Seidel.
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...
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Year of Publication: | 2011 |
Language: | English |
Series: | Philosophische Analyse ;
Bd. 43 Philosophische Analyse / Philosophical Analysis |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (236 p.) |
Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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Other title: | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Notes on Contributers -- Introduction / Relativism as a Completion of the Scientific Project / Relativism, Incoherence, and the Strong Programme / Realism and Relativism / Theory-Ladenness and Relativism / Constructed Worlds, Contested Truths / Relativism, Meaning and the New Sociology of Knowledge / Methodological Relationism / Karl Mannheim, Relativism and Knowledge in the Natural Sciences - A Deviant Interpretation / Knowledge, Practice, and the Problem of Relativism - Reconsidering Michael Polanyi's 'Personal Knowledge' / Free access |
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Summary: | 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. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: | 311032590X |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Richard Schantz, Markus Seidel. |