Beyond Epistemology
A Pragmatist Approach to Feminist Science Studies
Seiten
2003
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-7425-1465-2 (ISBN)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-7425-1465-2 (ISBN)
Social critics, and especially feminist researchers, have long argued that science makes life difficult for society's weakest members. Many of the feminist critiques, particularly, have been based in epistemology. Sharyn Clough supports the intervention into science, but rejects the feminists' prevalent focus on epistemology in favor of a more empirical approach. Beyond Epistemology argues that the best way to discard sexist and racist science is to encourage more accurate data and methods. Using a case study from evolutionary biology, Clough shows how inadequate empirical philosophy is in creating real change in the sciences. Instead, she supports a more pragmatic approach based on the work of Richard Rorty and Donald Davidson. This work encourages Clough's fellow feminists to refocus their critiques and discard their philosophical debates about epistemology.
Sharyn Clough is assistant professor of philosophy at Oregon State University.
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Feminist Engagement with Epistemology Chapter 3 Epistemology in Feminist Science Studies: Causes for Concern Chapter 4 Feminist Epistemology and Evolutionary Theory Chapter 5 Keller's Epistemological Reflections on Gender and Science Chapter 6 From Objectivism to Relativism in Feminist Science Studies Chapter 7 A Pragmatist, Davidsonian Perspective Chapter 8 Feminist Science Studies from a Pragmatist Perspective Chapter 9 A Pragmatist Case Study: Back to the Theory of Evolution
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 25.5.2003 |
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Verlagsort | Lanham, MD |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 151 x 227 mm |
Gewicht | 259 g |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Erkenntnistheorie / Wissenschaftstheorie |
Naturwissenschaften | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7425-1465-X / 074251465X |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7425-1465-2 / 9780742514652 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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