Știință, ordine socială și valori. Interpretări ale „Tezei Merton”

Constantin Stoenescu analyzes Robert K. Merton’s thesis, exploring how the Puritan ethos fostered modern science. He examines the "ethos of science"—norms like intellectual honesty and organized skepticism—while highlighting how political pressures in totalitarian regimes threaten scientific autonomy. Stoenescu categorizes Merton’s legacy into four interpretations, ranging from structural-functionalism to macro-sociology. Ultimately, the essay underscores the critical, complex relationship between scientific truth, social values, and democratic orders. THIS ABSTRACT IS GENERATED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.