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Introduction
The social sciences seek to conduct a science of
phenomena that have no mass.
Idealism:
Observations and interpretations reflect the
subjectivity of the society.
Interpretations can be used to promote
advocacy.
Scientists are bound by verstehen.
An Example
An Example
Structure-Functionalism
The Adaptation is the production of food.
The Goals are multiple, with feed the world as
the one being given priority.
The appeal to Integration is that together we will
achieve our goal.
As a nation with vast resources, we have a moral
obligation (Latent function) to feed the world.
An Example
Marxian/Critical
This poster represents an attempt by powerful
agribusiness firms to create a false
consciousness among consumers that their true
purpose is to feed the world.
Instead, these powerful actors seek to distract us
from their exploitation of the environment, animals,
and our health and well-being so as to maximize
their profits.