Constructivism in political science

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Constructivism

A theory that posits human behavior is shaped by social constructs such as ideas, beliefs, norms, and identities.

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Social Constructs

Elements like norms, beliefs, and identities that influence individuals' understanding and actions in the world.

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Bias in AI

The tendency of AI systems to replicate societal inequalities based on the biases embedded in their design and training data.

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Philosophical Implications of AI

The examination of how AI systems interpret the world in ways that may reflect biases and challenge traditional understanding.

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Open-ended Interviews

Qualitative research method allowing subjects to freely express their views, revealing the social constructs behind their beliefs.

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Textual Analysis

A method of analyzing texts to reveal underlying social norms and values.

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Contextual Interpretation

Placing findings within social, cultural, and historical contexts to understand their meaning deeply.

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Limitations of Constructivism

Challenges including less rigor than positivism, difficulty in generalization, and potential support for 'post-truth' narratives.

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Understanding State Behavior

Constructivism explains state actions based on shared identities and understandings rather than mere material factors.

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Dynamic World Politics

The view that international relations are continuously shaped by evolving ideas, identities, and values.

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Constructing International Politics

A key text by Alexander Wendt that argues for the importance of ideas and identities in understanding international relations.

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Objective vs. Transparent Knowledge

The contrast where constructivism favors transparency of subjective interpretations over the objective knowledge of positivism.

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Neutrality in Research

The idea that researchers cannot achieve neutrality due to their personal beliefs and experiences influencing their interpretations.

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Personal Motivations in Research

The recognition within constructivism that researchers' biases and motivations should be considered in their work.