About
What to expect
The group discusses whether scientific knowledge is objective or shaped by social and conceptual frameworks.
- Discussion covers Kuhn, Bloor and Latour.
- No prior expertise needed, just curiosity.
- Preparation reading takes about 20–30 minutes.
- Discussion includes objectivity and scientific consensus.
Questions
When does Is Scientific Truth Discovered or Constructed? start and end?
Is Scientific Truth Discovered or Constructed? runs Monday, 9 November 2026, 18:00 until 19:00.
Where is Is Scientific Truth Discovered or Constructed??
Is Scientific Truth Discovered or Constructed? takes place at Zoku Amsterdam, Weesperstraat 105, Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
What is the session about?
A discussion on whether scientific truth is discovered or constructed.
It covers Thomas Kuhn's concept of scientific paradigms and social constructionism.
Philosophers and sociologists of science mentioned include David Bloor and Bruno Latour.
No prior expertise is required.
Do I need to prepare beforehand?
Yes. Read selected sections from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy article on Relativism.
Focus on Section 1.1 – The Co-variance Definition.
Also Section 4.4.3 – Relativism about Science and Section 4.4.4 – Social Constructionism.
The reading takes about 20–30 minutes.
No prior expertise is required, just curiosity and a willingness to question assumptions.
How do I register?
Register through the Meetup event page:
Amsterdam
Getting there
Zoku Amsterdam, Weesperstraat 105, Amsterdam, 1018 VN Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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