“Conflicting knowledge claims always involve a difference in perspective.” Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge.
the distinction between conflicting and contradictory claims
conflict is a serious disagreement or a struggle between two or more parties
clear difference in interests
controversy is a public debate about a matter that arouses strong opinions
different standpoints of people and a public interest in the topic
the voice of the public is usually ignored
the voice of the public is not ignored
issue that has social relevance such as gender or politics
can arise due to the scarcity of resources
perspective: objective or subjective
Can a subjetive knowledge claim contain valuable knowledge?
map metaphor
coherence with our thinking
correspondence with external reality
perceptually and conceptually
Economics (human sciences)
Examples
Paro en España Pablo Iglesias vs Mariano Rajoy
Gun control - USA
Holy War ISIS
Early marriage
Maths
KQ
contructivist view
data
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