Science is traditionally viewed as grounded in objective knowledge gained through observable facts from direct sensory experience. This perspective suggests that scientific inquiries are not influenced by individual biases and provide an unequivocal understanding of the world. However, critiques emphasize that this view is overly simplistic, arguing that observations in science are subject to theoretical frameworks and biases. As examined by Alan Chalmers, the reliability of observations must be scrutinized to understand the complexities in the acquisition of scientific knowledge.
Alan Chalmers in his influential textbook presents and explores the idea that science is fundamentally grounded in the acquisition of objective knowledge through direct observation.
The traditional view states that science relies on observable facts secured through sensory experience that is independent of the observer, distinguishing it from other knowledge forms.
Chalmers critiques the traditional view, suggesting that observations in science are not purely objective, instead influenced by theoretical frameworks and subjective biases.
This simplistic portrayal of science as purely objective is unraveled by examining the nature of observation, raising questions about the reliability and objectivity of scientific inquiry.
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