Science Wars

The Science Wars were debates in the 1990s about the nature of scientific knowledge. Some argued that science is purely objective and based on universal facts, while others believed that scientific ideas are shaped by social and cultural contexts. This discussion questioned whether science is a straightforward pursuit of truth or influenced by human perspectives. The debates involved scientists, philosophers, and sociologists, highlighting different views on how science works and its relation to society. Overall, the Science Wars emphasized the complex, collaborative, and sometimes subjective nature of scientific understanding.