Multiple Choice
In considering the nature of scientific knowledge,philosopher Ian Hacking suggests that:
A) there is something legitimate in both social constructivism and scientific truth.
B) cultural norms and social situations have little influence on scientific discoveries.
C) scientific facts are created,not discovered.
D) claims undermining the purity of scientific pursuit weaken scientific claims to truth.
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