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Science As Social Knowledge
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Conventional Wisdom Has It That The Sciences, Properly Pursued, Constitute A Pure, Valuefree Method Of Obtaining Knowledge About The Natural World. In Light Of The Social And Normative Dimensions Of Many Scientific Debates, Helen Longino Finds That General Accounts Of Scientific Methodology Cannot Support This Common Belief. Focusing On The Notion Of Evidence, The Author Argues That A Methodology Powerful Enough To Account For Theories Of Any Scope And Depth Is Incapable Of Ruling Out The Influence Of Social And Cultural Values In The Very Structuring Of Knowledge. The Objectivity Of Scientific Inquiry Can Nevertheless Be Maintained, She Proposes, By Understanding Scientific Inquiry As A Social Rather Than An Individual Process. Seeking To Open A Dialogue Between Methodologists And Social Critics Of The Sciences, Longino Develops This Concept Of Contextual Empiricism In An Analysis Of Research Programs That Have Drawn Criticism From Feminists. Examining Theories Of Human Evolution And Of Prenatal Hormonal Determination Of Genderrole Behavior, Of Sex Differences In Cognition, And Of Sexual Orientation, The Author Shows How Assumptions Laden With Social Values Affect The Description, Presentation, And Interpretation Of Data. In Particular, Longino Argues That Research On The Hormonal Basis Of Sexdifferentiated Behavior Involves Assumptions Not Only About Gender Relations But Also About Human Action And Agency. She Concludes With A Discussion Of The Relation Between Science, Values, And Ideology, Based On The Work Of Habermas, Foucault, Keller, And Haraway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Science as Social Knowledge'? A: The main theme of 'Science as Social Knowledge' is the critique of the notion that scientific inquiry is purely objective and value-free. Helen Longino argues that social and cultural values influence the structuring of knowledge and that scientific inquiry should be understood as a social process.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Science as Social Knowledge' is Helen E. Longino, a prominent philosopher of science.
- Q: What is 'contextual empiricism' as discussed in the book? A: 'Contextual empiricism' is a concept developed by Longino that suggests scientific inquiry must consider the social context in which it occurs, acknowledging that values influence research and its interpretations while maintaining objectivity.
- Q: What topics does the book address regarding scientific research? A: The book addresses various topics, including theories of human evolution, prenatal hormonal determination of behavior, sex differences in cognition, and the impact of social values on scientific research.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to philosophy of science? A: Yes, 'Science as Social Knowledge' is suitable for newcomers to philosophy of science as it presents complex ideas in an accessible manner while encouraging critical thinking about scientific practices.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show signs of wear but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Science as Social Knowledge' have? A: The book has a total of 280 pages.
- Q: When was 'Science as Social Knowledge' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 1990.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the 'F First Paperback Edition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Science as Social Knowledge' is paperback.