Pluralidad de conocimientos y sistemas complejos

Mónica Gómez

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Abstract. Epistemological pluralism and complex systems.

In this paper, I defend an epistemological pluralism that moves away from universal and absolute rationality, as well as from a radical and arbitrary relativism, where any criterion is valid for decision making. Such epistemological pluralism maintains that subjects know the world in which they live according to different conceptual schemes. We posit a notion of truth linked to the justification process and practical effectiveness. Then we present the importance of traditional knowledge in the socio-ecological field and relative to complex systems. Finally, we explain the relevance of epistemic equity between traditional and scientific knowledges in order to anticipate consequences and to make decisions less uncertain.

 

Key words. Epistemological pluralism, epistemic equity, truth, justification, pragmatism, complex systems, effectiveness, valuations, resilience, traditional knowledges, uncertainty, decision-making.

 


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