A
Critique of Science & Methodogy
& Knowledge
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We have many ways of understanding
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Use science method to create science knowledge
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Problems w/ science
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1. Modern culture idolizes science
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2. Complexity overwhelms science method
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3. Problems applying physical & social science to policy issues
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4. Hume's science: correlation
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5. Scientific method framed by paradigms
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6. Knowledge is objective & subjective
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7. Weber's critique: values
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8. Montesquieu: knowledge is contextual
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9. Generalizaiton is usually linear
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10. Complexity compounds uncertainties
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11. Science is often politicized
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12. Difficult to create policy out of science
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13. Domination by physical science
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End
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