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What is implied by the phrase 'transparent social constructions'?
What is implied by the phrase 'transparent social constructions'?
- Things that are inherently subjective
- Things that are self-evidently created by societies (correct)
- Things that are universally accepted as true
- Things that are independent of human perception
What is the main issue with the idea that facts about elementary particles or dinosaurs are socially constructed?
What is the main issue with the idea that facts about elementary particles or dinosaurs are socially constructed?
- It is a widely accepted philosophical position
- It is a well-established scientific fact
- It is a concept that is difficult to understand
- It implies that scientific theorizing can cause physical reality (correct)
What is the difference between dinosaurs and quarks in the context of social construction?
What is the difference between dinosaurs and quarks in the context of social construction?
- Dinosaurs are socially constructed, while quarks are not
- Dinosaurs existed before societies, while quarks did not (correct)
- Dinosaurs are studied in biology, while quarks are studied in physics
- Dinosaurs are physical objects, while quarks are theoretical
According to the philosopher, what is an example of something that could not have existed without societies?
According to the philosopher, what is an example of something that could not have existed without societies?
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What is the author's tone towards the idea that dinosaurs and quarks are socially constructed?
What is the author's tone towards the idea that dinosaurs and quarks are socially constructed?
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