“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

contructivist view

data

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