Alan Sokal
Physicist and author of 'Transgressing the Boundaries'
A physicist and author, Sokal gained attention with a controversial hoax surrounding the field of cultural studies. The published paper, 'Transgressing the Boundaries: Toward a Transformative Hermeneutics of Quantum Gravity,' appeared in the journal Social Text, arguing for the relativity of scientific truths. The hoax questioned the rigor of the journal and sparked debates on the relationship between science and social theory. Sokal has also contributed to discussions on postmodernism and the philosophy of science, promoting critical thinking within academia. His work spans both scientific and philosophical contexts, engaging with complex ideas in accessible formats.
Authored 'Transgressing the Boundaries'
Conducted research in quantum gravity
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