social science is a very dimensional field in itself. Since its not pure science it stands on both normative as well as empirical beliefs. I would regard it as a field that grows everyday and every new discovery adds onto the previous knowledge. There is nothing concrete and truth is relevant. That leaves on us to decide what to take and what to ignore. Therefore, a social scientist has the basic right of freedom to think and express ideas. One needs to form opinions and judgement through sound knowledge and understanding of critical thinking. One can discard prevailing thoughts that are taught by the society and what clicks mind. So it is important to have the capability to think critically about issues, theories and beliefs.
Jim Manzi reckons it as :
“The experimental revolution is like a huge wave that has lost power as it has moved through topics of increasing complexity"
The link below gives a detail account on 5 W and H. It elaborates why critical thinking must be taught in social science and studies.
http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-924/critical.htm
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