Science, Truth, and Democracy

Philip Kitcher

220 pages, parution le 12/12/2002

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Résumé

Noted philosopher of science Philip Kitcher examines the intense debate about the role that science plays in shaping our lives. He examines in particular the sharp divide that separates purists who believe that the pursuit of scientific knowledge is always valuable and necessary, on the one hand, from others who believe that it invariably serves the interest of those in positions of power, on the other. He rejects both perspectives and works out a more realistic image of the sciences -- one that allows for the possibility of scientific truth, but nonetheless permits social consensus to determine which avenues to investigate. He then proposes a democratic and deliberative framework for responsible scientists to follow. Kitcher's nuanced yet controversial analysis and conclusion will be of interest to a wide range of readers interested in the sciences.

Contents

Pt. I The Search for Truth
1 Unacceptable Images
2 The World as We Find It
3 The Ideal of Objectivity
4 The World as We Make It
5 Mapping Reality
6 Scientific Significance
Pt. II The Claims of Democracy
7 The Myth of Purity
8 Constraints on Free Inquiry
9 Oeganizing Inquiry
10 Well-Ordered Science
11 Elitism, Democracy, and Science Policy
12 Subversive Truth and Ideals of Progress
13 The Luddites' Laments
14 Research in an Imperfect World
Afterword
Essay on Sources

L'auteur - Philip Kitcher

Philip Kitcher, Professor of Philosophy, Columbia University

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Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Oxford University Press
Auteur(s)	Philip Kitcher
Parution	12/12/2002
Nb. de pages	220
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	490g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780195145830