Science, Truth, and Democracy - Couverture souple

Kitcher, Philip

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0195165527 ISBN 13 : 9780195165524

Editeur : OUP USA, 2003

Synopsis

Science, Truth and Democracy Closely examining some of our notions about the role of science, the author engages the heated debate about how scientific knowledge should be pursued and employed. He paints a portrait of the sciences that allows for the possibility of scientific truth but nonetheless permits social consensus to determine which avenues need to be investigated. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Closely examining some of our most deeply held notions about the role of science, distinguished philosopher Philip Kitcher engages the heated debate about how scientific knowledge should be pursued and employed. Kitcher paints a pragmatic portrait of the sciences that allows for the possibility of scientific truth but nonetheless permits social consensus to determine which avenues need to be investigated.

Revue de presse :

In Science, Truth, and Democracy, this philosopher of science at Columbia University revises and builds on his earlier account to debunk what he refers to as the theology of science-the idea that science is a high calling dedicated to ends that transcend all others-and to oppose the demonization of science...thought-provoking. (Lewis Wolpert, Science)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: OUP USA
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0195165527
• ISBN 13: 9780195165524
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 234