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Realism, Empiricism and Social Constructionism
Theory & Psychology, 1992This article attempts to characterize scientific realism as a viable alternative metatheory for psychological science that is superior to traditional empiricism. It is suggested that scientific realism provides a richer conception of psychological theory than traditional empiricism, and enables the theoretical psychologist to acknowledge the respects ...
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Social determinants of health and US cancer screening interventions: A systematic review
Ca-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2023Ariella R Korn
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Abstract Chapter 3 addresses the relationships between metaphysical realism, social construction, and the Simple Picture of social truth. It begins by defending the possibility of socially constructed truthmakers. Then, it argues that the Simple Picture is a realist view of social reality and that there is an important sense in which ...
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Social Constructivism Vs. Scientific Realism
2000In part one, I will consider some issues that are foundational for our discussion of fact and value in medical diagnosis. I will give an account of the nature of a scientific fact, a value, and of the relationship between the two. This chapter is propaedeutic to our consideration of fact and value in diagnosis.
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