Objectivity and Values in Science
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Objectivity and Values in Science

Students critically assess the claim that natural sciences are purely objective and value-free. They explore how societal values influence scientific research.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB H2 Knowledge and Inquiry (9751), The Construction of Knowledge: Objectivity and Subjectivity in ScienceSEAB H2 Knowledge and Inquiry (9751), The Construction of Knowledge: The Role of Values in Science

About This Topic

Students critically assess the claim that natural sciences are purely objective and value-free. They explore how societal values influence scientific research.

Key Questions

  1. Can scientific inquiry ever be completely objective?
  2. How do social values influence the direction of scientific research?
  3. What is the relationship between science and society?

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