Examines the evidence-based study of humanity, the social, cultural and biological aspects of human behavior.
Key questions:
What challenges exist in explaining human behavior?
Are the human sciences really "scientific?
Can (should!) human sciences be held to the same replication standards as the NS?
Do personal bias and cultural perspectives affect the conclusions formed by human scientists?
Do cognitive biases have more of an influence in the production of knowledge in the human sciences than in other AOK's?
Are human sciences based on assumptions?
Are methods or results more important in human sciences?
The author of Sapiens predicts our future.
Can we make moral judgements about knowledge produced by human scientists in the past?
Does the possession of knowledge about human behavior carry with it special ethical obligations?
Is it possible to make accurate predictions in the human sciences?
Can (/should) claims in the human sciences be based on personal experiences?
Are our choices pre-determined?
In what ways might the beliefs and interests of human scientists influence their conclusions?
SciAm article: TWE does identity shape knowledge?
How do personal and societal perspectives affect the conclusions formed by human scientists?
Why do ideas in the human sciences get reevaluated over time?
Do academic traditions support or stifle the production of knowledge (in the human sciences)?
If human nature changes, can there ever be a "law" in human sciences?
