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Defining disciplinary research in the social sciences - Understanding Society
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The death of philosophy? | The Logical Place
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| | by Joanne Benhamu (This essay was published as a Letter to the Editor of The Skepticmagazine,March 2019, Vol 39 No 1) The philosophy versus science debate has filled the pages of this magazine for some time now, with Gary Bakker1,2 and Ian Bryce3 heaping scorn and derision on the discipline of philosophy. Both claim that...
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Is modern science socially constructed and forever tentative? « Math Scholar
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| | [AI summary] The article discusses the intersection of science and philosophy, highlighting the importance of empirical evidence and the scientific method in advancing knowledge. It critiques postmodern science studies for lacking scientific rigor and credibility, referencing the Sokal hoax as a key example. The piece also touches on the contributions of non-Western societies to science and the need for diversity in the scientific community. Ultimately, it concludes that while philosophical reflection has value, it should not replace the empirical foundation of scientific research.
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Understanding Society: Wittgenstein and "understanding society"
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| | [AI summary] The author explores Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophy as a potential source for new insights into the methodology, ontology, and understanding of social science and society.
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The Role of UK Universities in Chiropractic - The Quackometer Blog
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| [AI summary] The article critically examines the educational standards, regulatory conflicts, and pseudoscientific foundations of chiropractic in the UK, questioning its efficacy and safety.