The Basis of Social Facts

The video discusses the nature of social facts, particularly in the context of insurance policies and liabilities. It highlights how these facts are central to our social world and often depend on non-human elements. The ontology of these facts is explored, showing that they can be based on various non-human factors. The video concludes by examining the building blocks of social constructs, emphasizing that they do not need to be human-centric.

What are social facts, and how do they relate to insurance policies?

Discuss the significance of terms and conditions in an insurance policy.

How can the ontology of a fact about a bank's liability be understood?

In what ways can the building blocks of social constructs be non-human centric?

What examples can illustrate that the basis of social facts may not be human-centric?