What Can One Conclude about Science as a Social Construct?
In conclusion, we can again ask the question of whether science may be viewed as a social construct, or may even be, in fact, merely a social construct. You have just seen some strong arguments against that view, but you have also been made aware that there are some well respected people who support that view. I trust that my own opinion about whether science is a mere social construct is obvious. But you are welcome to disagree. Let me reiterate what I said at the beginning of this lesson: You should always bring a skeptical attitude—one of healthy questioning—to what you read, and you should continually think carefully, critically, and evaluatively about what you read. In short, become informed, so that you can then decide for yourself where you stand, whatever the issue.
