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| Autor/in | Quale, Andreas |
|---|---|
| Titel | Radical Constructivism, and the Sin of Relativism |
| Quelle | In: Science & Education, 16 (2007) 3-5, S.231-266 (36 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| ISSN | 0926-7220 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11191-006-9038-6 |
| Schlagwörter | Constructivism (Learning); Natural Sciences; Epistemology; Scientific Concepts; Creationism; Science Education; Science Instruction |
| Abstract | The epistemology of "relativism" that is featured by the theory of radical constructivism is addressed. In particular, I examine several objections, all based on this epistemic position of relativism, that are often raised by critics of the theory: the charge of "reality denial" (which, it is often claimed, must lead ultimately to the epistemically problematic position of "solipsism"), the assertion of "self-referential contradiction" (a theory that rejects the notion of truth cannot itself claim to be true), and the accusation that the theory must lead to a position of "ethical indifference." It is demonstrated that these objections do not hold: they arise, to a large extent, from the failure to distinguish properly between different knowledge domains--specifically, between the notions of cognitive and non-cognitive knowledge. Some concrete examples, specifically pertaining to the conflict between natural science and creationism, are addressed; and their relevance for science education is discussed. (As Provided). |
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| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2017/4/10 |
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