Are social scientists capable of producing powerful practical knowledge?

In his lecture, Nico Stehr offers an analytical examination of instrumental knowledge, emphasizing the kind of knowledge that social science should generate to achieve practical effectiveness. The conceptualization of instrumental knowledge proposed here diverges significantly from traditional perspectives on practical knowledge within social sciences.
Stehr asserts that conventional expertise, as typically understood, lacks practical efficacy. To address this limitation, it is suggested that social scientists and their work focus increasingly on enhancing relevance and impact in guiding practice, positioning themselves as generators of meaning.

The lecture will be held in English and is open to everyone interested.
No registration required.