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Knowledge in a Social Network

Angere, Staffan LU (2010) In Preprint without journal information
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present a formal model of social net- works suitable for studying questions in social epistemology. We show how to use this model, in conjunction with a computer program for simulating groups of inquirers, to draw conclusions about the epistemological prop- erties of different social practices. This furnishes us with the beginnings of a systematic research program in social epistemology, from which to approach problems pertaining to epistemic value, optimal organization, and the dynamics of multi-agent inquiry.
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0348-7911
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  abstract     = {{The purpose of this paper is to present a formal model of social net- works suitable for studying questions in social epistemology. We show how to use this model, in conjunction with a computer program for simulating groups of inquirers, to draw conclusions about the epistemological prop- erties of different social practices. This furnishes us with the beginnings of a systematic research program in social epistemology, from which to approach problems pertaining to epistemic value, optimal organization, and the dynamics of multi-agent inquiry.}},
  author       = {{Angere, Staffan}},
  issn         = {{0348-7911}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  publisher    = {{Manne Siegbahn Institute}},
  series       = {{Preprint without journal information}},
  title        = {{Knowledge in a Social Network}},
  url          = {{https://lup.lub.lu.se/search/files/6180842/4393835.pdf}},
  year         = {{2010}},
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