Coping with Knowledge Conditions: A Reply to Reviewers

Authors

  • Patrik Aspers Research Institute of Sociology, University of St. Gallen https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9840-8669

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1971-8853/20882

Keywords:

Ambiguity, existential, truth, subjectivism, rating, science

Abstract

This reply to the three reviews serves three purposes: it briefly recapitulates the core points of the book, addresses the specific comments raised by the reviewers, and provides general, forward-looking reflections on research in this field. For each comment raised, the responses offer elaborations and extensions, connecting the discussion to broader questions such as knowledge, truth, and the interplay between subjective and objective uncertainty.

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Published

2025-01-22

How to Cite

Aspers, P. (2024). Coping with Knowledge Conditions: A Reply to Reviewers. Sociologica, 18(3), 111–119. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1971-8853/20882

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Debate / Author Meets Critics