Truth in science is shaped by social processes from "summary" of Leviathan and the Air-Pump by Steven Shapin,Simon Schaffer
The idea that truth in science is shaped by social processes is a central theme in Leviathan and the Air-Pump. The authors argue that scientific knowledge is not simply the result of objective observation and experimentation, but is rather influenced by the social context in which it is produced. In other words, what is considered true in science is determined not only by empirical evidence but also by the interactions, negotiations, and power dynamics among scientists and other actors involved in the scientific process. Shapin and Schaffer illustrate this concept through their historical analysis of the Boyle-Hobbes debate over the air pump in the 17th century. They show how the two sides in the debate not only di...
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