Bruno Latour
1947
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Bruno Latour is a French philosopher, anthropologist, and sociologist known for his work in science and technology studies. His research focuses on the social construction of scientific knowledge and the relationship between science, technology, and society. Latour has made significant contributions to the field of sociology of science through his concept of actor-network theory, which explores the network of relationships between human and non-human actors in the production of scientific knowledge.
Famous Quotes (5)
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What happens if we drop the distinction between nature and society, fact and value, human and non-human, subject and object?
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The sciences have never been pure of society or values or politics.
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The more a statement is repeated, the less weight it will carry, the less force it will have.
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Nothing important is sacrificed if we drop the distinction between things and signs.
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Science cannot advance without trust in authority. But trust is opposed to verification of facts.