PODCAST · education
Social Science - Audio
by The Open University
What are the Social Sciences? One definition is that they are specialised systematic forms of knowledge, which leads the question: What is knowledge? Through discussions with powerful and responsible social scientists, the tracks on this album focus on the history of social science, how they are shaping the world as we know it, and the differences between scientific and religious knowledge. The material forms part of the course DD100, An introduction to the social sciences: understanding social change.
Episodes
-
Social Sciences - what are they?
Two social scientists explain what attracts them to the subject, and explore the differences between 'knowing' and 'doing' social science.
-
Development of the social sciences
How the social sciences developed in response to challenges to traditional systems of belief.
-
Complementary approaches
Comparing social and natural sciences, the need for both perspectives for full understanding.
-
Influence of Social Science
The impact the study of social science has had since the 19th century.
-
Knowledge - what is it?
The relative status of different kinds of knowledge, scientific knowledge and its supposed objectivity. The interrelationship of objectivity and subjectivity.
-
Religious knowledge
Exploring the God hypothesis to see if it is the best way to explain the circumstances of life, using various objective and even subjective forms of evidence.
-
Origins of knowledge
The action inherent in knowledge production, for example in religious knowledge. The privilege system of different kinds of knowledge.
-
Changes in knowledge
Changes in the volume and storage of knowledge that is being produced. Changes in the status of knowledge, for example the natural sciences and conventional medicine.
-
Expert knowledge
The nature of expert knowledge and the power and exclusivity inherent in it. Decline of faith in the expertise of doctors, people using the internet to treat themselves.
-
Knowledge and trade
Financial motivation affects the kind of knowledge that is studied and produced and llimits the alternative knowledge that can be produced.
-
Knowledge and social science
Social construction of the social sciences, the relationship between the natural sciences and the social sciences and the implications of this in the development of the social sciences.
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
What are the Social Sciences? One definition is that they are specialised systematic forms of knowledge, which leads the question: What is knowledge? Through discussions with powerful and responsible social scientists, the tracks on this album focus on the history of social science, how they are shaping the world as we know it, and the differences between scientific and religious knowledge. The material forms part of the course DD100, An introduction to the social sciences: understanding social change.
HOSTED BY
The Open University
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Social Science - Audio have?
Social Science - Audio currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Social Science - Audio about?
What are the Social Sciences? One definition is that they are specialised systematic forms of knowledge, which leads the question: What is knowledge? Through discussions with powerful and responsible social scientists, the tracks on this album focus on the history of social science, how they are...
How often does Social Science - Audio release new episodes?
Social Science - Audio has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Social Science - Audio?
You can listen to Social Science - Audio on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Social Science - Audio?
Social Science - Audio is created and hosted by The Open University.
URL copied to clipboard!