15. Sociology of scientific knowledge , as opposed to Sociology of Science :

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15.  Sociology of scientific knowledge , as opposed to  Sociology of Science :

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investigates both “erroneous” theories and successful theories

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investigates only how “erroneous” theories arise in science

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gives scientific knowledge special properties and status

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investigates science only as a social institution

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assumes that knowledge is independent of social factors

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