The Invention of Tuberculosis and the Complexity of Facts

This chapter explores the complexity of facts and the knowledge process, focusing on the invention of tuberculosis as a disease and its diagnosis in history. It discusses the need to trace networks and consider all elements at play in the establishment of scientific facts, challenging the individualist theory of history and science. The chapter advocates for a more comprehensive understanding of how facts are made and emphasizes the importance of understanding the process of how facts are made and confirmed.