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What distinguishes intuitive knowledge from empirical knowledge?
What distinguishes intuitive knowledge from empirical knowledge?
Which type of knowledge is primarily based on faith without questioning?
Which type of knowledge is primarily based on faith without questioning?
During which century did scientific thought begin to emerge significantly?
During which century did scientific thought begin to emerge significantly?
Who proposed the idea that knowledge can be seen as the classification and explanation of natural phenomena?
Who proposed the idea that knowledge can be seen as the classification and explanation of natural phenomena?
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What is a defining feature of philosophical knowledge?
What is a defining feature of philosophical knowledge?
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Which type of knowledge lacks a systematic study method?
Which type of knowledge lacks a systematic study method?
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Which development significantly contributed to the conceptualization of social sciences?
Which development significantly contributed to the conceptualization of social sciences?
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What role did primitive man's beliefs play in the initial understanding of natural phenomena?
What role did primitive man's beliefs play in the initial understanding of natural phenomena?
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What is the primary distinction between empirical and formal sciences?
What is the primary distinction between empirical and formal sciences?
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What process is central to the scientific method?
What process is central to the scientific method?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of experimental sciences?
Which of the following best describes the nature of experimental sciences?
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Why is knowledge from social sciences considered harder to obtain compared to natural sciences?
Why is knowledge from social sciences considered harder to obtain compared to natural sciences?
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What is the main goal of science as defined in the content?
What is the main goal of science as defined in the content?
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How are formal sciences categorized according to the content?
How are formal sciences categorized according to the content?
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Which method is not typically used in social sciences based on the information provided?
Which method is not typically used in social sciences based on the information provided?
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What defines the uniqueness of the scientific method compared to other research methods?
What defines the uniqueness of the scientific method compared to other research methods?
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Study Notes
Conceptualization of Social Sciences
- The quest for knowledge began with primitive man trying to explain natural phenomena, attributing them to magical powers and divine will due to limited understanding.
- Development of knowledge advanced through fields like mathematics, medicine, and astronomy; the 19th century marked the emergence of scientific thought.
- Social sciences are relatively young, having developed significantly in the last 200 years.
Types of Knowledge
- Intuitive Knowledge: Acquired through senses and direct experiences; not subject to doubt.
- Empirical Knowledge: Based on experiences, it does not follow a strict methodology and is often shaped by social beliefs.
- Magic Religious Knowledge: Derived from beliefs or faith in authoritative sources such as scriptures or prophets, accepted without questioning.
- Philosophical Knowledge: Involves reflective thought, seeks to use reason to understand concepts and categories, and continuously questions existing knowledge.
- Scientific Knowledge: Utilizes organized methodologies and the scientific method to seek laws and principles explaining natural phenomena.
Definition and Classification of Science
- Science: Derived from Latin "scientia," meaning knowledge; defined as a systematic body of knowledge justifiable by rational or verifiable evidence.
- Purpose of Science: To expand human knowledge across various fields related to nature, society, and thought.
- Classification of Science: Divided into formal (mathematics, logic) studying abstract concepts and relationships, and empirical sciences studying observable facts.
Experimental vs. Social Sciences
- Experimental Sciences: Focus on natural facts that can be measured and reproduced; characterized by rigorous methodologies and controlled conditions.
- Scientific Method: Involves defining problems, formulating hypotheses, collecting data, analyzing findings, and drawing conclusions.
- Social Sciences: Centered on human behavior and societal dynamics; lack of controlled experimental conditions makes hypotheses harder to validate fully.
- Knowledge in social sciences is often derived using diverse methods, including historical analysis, but is more challenging to obtain compared to natural sciences.
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Explore the evolution of social sciences from ancient times to modern-day understanding. This quiz covers the initial attempts of primitive man to explain natural phenomena and the gradual shift from magical beliefs to the development of knowledge. Test your understanding of this foundational concept in social sciences.
