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According to social constructivists, what have they shown about the practices and findings of science?
According to social constructivists, what have they shown about the practices and findings of science?
What is the main concern regarding relativism in the context of knowledge?
What is the main concern regarding relativism in the context of knowledge?
What does co-production theory propose?
What does co-production theory propose?
What do constructivists argue regarding the knowledge constructed about things and systems outside of human behavior?
What do constructivists argue regarding the knowledge constructed about things and systems outside of human behavior?
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In the context of social construction, what does the Thomas Theorem suggest?
In the context of social construction, what does the Thomas Theorem suggest?
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What does a constructivist examine?
What does a constructivist examine?
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What does social construction theory emphasize about nature and wilderness?
What does social construction theory emphasize about nature and wilderness?
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What does the text suggest about the concept of 'wilderness'?
What does the text suggest about the concept of 'wilderness'?
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What does the text imply about the social construction of 'New World' natures?
What does the text imply about the social construction of 'New World' natures?
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What does the text reveal about environmental discourse?
What does the text reveal about environmental discourse?
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Environmental discourse is shaped by powerful institutions and people, and the origins of its elements are often remembered.
Environmental discourse is shaped by powerful institutions and people, and the origins of its elements are often remembered.
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The concept of wilderness is universal and applies to all cultures equally.
The concept of wilderness is universal and applies to all cultures equally.
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The social construction of 'New World' natures involved Europeans constructing the image of the New World as pristine and undeveloped to justify displacing its inhabitants.
The social construction of 'New World' natures involved Europeans constructing the image of the New World as pristine and undeveloped to justify displacing its inhabitants.
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True or false: According to social construction theory, the concept of 'nature' is inherently separate from society and human influence?
True or false: According to social construction theory, the concept of 'nature' is inherently separate from society and human influence?
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True or false: The Thomas Theorem suggests that situations are real in their consequences regardless of how they are perceived or agreed upon by people?
True or false: The Thomas Theorem suggests that situations are real in their consequences regardless of how they are perceived or agreed upon by people?
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True or false: A constructivist primarily focuses on the objective characteristics of a category, condition, or thing, rather than the subjective beliefs and practices that shape our understanding of it?
True or false: A constructivist primarily focuses on the objective characteristics of a category, condition, or thing, rather than the subjective beliefs and practices that shape our understanding of it?
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Science is always an objective method for discovering the truth of nature.
Science is always an objective method for discovering the truth of nature.
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Relativism is the theory that all beliefs, truths, and facts are socially constructed in a particular social context.
Relativism is the theory that all beliefs, truths, and facts are socially constructed in a particular social context.
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Co-production theory argues that humans and nonhumans produce and change one another through interactions.
Co-production theory argues that humans and nonhumans produce and change one another through interactions.
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Constructivists rely on objectivism to prove their point.
Constructivists rely on objectivism to prove their point.
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True or false: According to social construction theory, the concept of 'nature' is inherently separate from society and human influence?
True or false: According to social construction theory, the concept of 'nature' is inherently separate from society and human influence?
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True or false: The Thomas Theorem suggests that situations are real in their consequences regardless of how they are perceived or agreed upon by people?
True or false: The Thomas Theorem suggests that situations are real in their consequences regardless of how they are perceived or agreed upon by people?
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True or false: Constructivists rely on objectivism to prove their point?
True or false: Constructivists rely on objectivism to prove their point?
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True or false: The understanding of 'natural' properties is independent of social context, including cultural, economic, and governance systems?
True or false: The understanding of 'natural' properties is independent of social context, including cultural, economic, and governance systems?
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True or false: The social construction of 'New World' natures involved Europeans constructing the image of the New World as pristine and undeveloped to justify displacing its inhabitants?
True or false: The social construction of 'New World' natures involved Europeans constructing the image of the New World as pristine and undeveloped to justify displacing its inhabitants?
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True or false: The concept of wilderness is universally applicable and has the same meaning in all cultures?
True or false: The concept of wilderness is universally applicable and has the same meaning in all cultures?
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Science is always an objective method for discovering the truth of nature
Science is always an objective method for discovering the truth of nature
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Constructivist Paradox: Relativism relies on objectivism to prove its point
Constructivist Paradox: Relativism relies on objectivism to prove its point
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Social constructivists have shown that the practices and findings of science are socially constructed
Social constructivists have shown that the practices and findings of science are socially constructed
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The concept of co-production theory argues that only humans produce and change one another through interactions
The concept of co-production theory argues that only humans produce and change one another through interactions
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Study Notes
Understanding the Social Construction of Nature
- Nature has multiple meanings, including essential quality, inherent force, and the material world itself.
- Our understanding of nature is often separate from humans, but the concept is closely related and overlaps with human presence.
- The understanding of "natural" properties is dependent on social context, including cultural, economic, and governance systems.
- "Nature" and "natural properties" are part of social reality and can be socially constructed, as seen in the construction of the concept of race.
- Concepts like race can be socially constructed as natural, leading to historical examples of domination and colonialism.
- The social construction of "New World" natures involved Europeans constructing the image of the New World as pristine and undeveloped to justify displacing its inhabitants.
- Discourse, including narrative, concept, ideology, and signifying practices, can materially change the world and is supported by powerful institutions and people.
- Environmental discourse is shaped by powerful institutions and people, and the origins of its elements are often forgotten.
- The discourse of North African desertification has led to a discrepancy between historical documentation and environmental studies, raising questions about interests and information.
- The concept of wilderness is specific to Western European cultures and has been applied to places inhabited by people with displacement and violence.
- The focus on "wilderness" may divert attention from other valuable natural areas or conditions.
- The limits of constructivism raise questions about the role of science in understanding the social construction of nature.
Understanding the Social Construction of Nature
- Nature has multiple meanings, including essential quality, inherent force, and the material world itself.
- Our understanding of nature is often separate from humans, but the concept is closely related and overlaps with human presence.
- The understanding of "natural" properties is dependent on social context, including cultural, economic, and governance systems.
- "Nature" and "natural properties" are part of social reality and can be socially constructed, as seen in the construction of the concept of race.
- Concepts like race can be socially constructed as natural, leading to historical examples of domination and colonialism.
- The social construction of "New World" natures involved Europeans constructing the image of the New World as pristine and undeveloped to justify displacing its inhabitants.
- Discourse, including narrative, concept, ideology, and signifying practices, can materially change the world and is supported by powerful institutions and people.
- Environmental discourse is shaped by powerful institutions and people, and the origins of its elements are often forgotten.
- The discourse of North African desertification has led to a discrepancy between historical documentation and environmental studies, raising questions about interests and information.
- The concept of wilderness is specific to Western European cultures and has been applied to places inhabited by people with displacement and violence.
- The focus on "wilderness" may divert attention from other valuable natural areas or conditions.
- The limits of constructivism raise questions about the role of science in understanding the social construction of nature.
Understanding the Social Construction of Nature
- Nature has multiple meanings, including essential quality, inherent force, and the material world itself.
- Our understanding of nature is often separate from humans, but the concept is closely related and overlaps with human presence.
- The understanding of "natural" properties is dependent on social context, including cultural, economic, and governance systems.
- "Nature" and "natural properties" are part of social reality and can be socially constructed, as seen in the construction of the concept of race.
- Concepts like race can be socially constructed as natural, leading to historical examples of domination and colonialism.
- The social construction of "New World" natures involved Europeans constructing the image of the New World as pristine and undeveloped to justify displacing its inhabitants.
- Discourse, including narrative, concept, ideology, and signifying practices, can materially change the world and is supported by powerful institutions and people.
- Environmental discourse is shaped by powerful institutions and people, and the origins of its elements are often forgotten.
- The discourse of North African desertification has led to a discrepancy between historical documentation and environmental studies, raising questions about interests and information.
- The concept of wilderness is specific to Western European cultures and has been applied to places inhabited by people with displacement and violence.
- The focus on "wilderness" may divert attention from other valuable natural areas or conditions.
- The limits of constructivism raise questions about the role of science in understanding the social construction of nature.
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Test your knowledge on the social construction of nature, including its multiple meanings, its relationship with human presence, and how concepts like race and wilderness are socially constructed.
