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The Social Construction of Scientific Knowledge

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What is the central idea behind the social construction of scientific knowledge?

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Scientific knowledge is socially and historically constructed.
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The social construction of scientific knowledge emphasizes that scientific knowledge is not simply a reflection of objective reality, but rather is shaped by social, historical, and cultural factors.

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