Published 2023-09-04
Keywords
- Philosophy of science and social sciences; Relativism; Truth and justification; University; Democracy.
How to Cite
Mahajan, G. (2023). Rewriting the Contract with Science. DIALOGUE: Science, Scientists and Society, 1, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.29195/DSSS.01.01.0010
Abstract
The social sciences stand at a critical juncture today; they have lost the capacity to intervene effectively and authoritatively in the public political discourses. Are our methodological practices responsible for this? Do we need to take a critical look at these practices and reassess them?
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