Science, policy, and the value-free ideal /:

"Since World War II, most philosophers of science have argued that science should remain "value-free." Heather E. Douglas argues that such a standard is neither adequate nor desirable. She lobbies for a new ideal in which values serve an essential function throughout scientific inquir...

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1. Verfasser: Douglas, Heather E. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania : University of Pittsburgh Press, 2009.
Schriftenreihe:University of Pittsburgh Press Digital Editions
University of Pittsburgh Digital Collections
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Zusammenfassung:"Since World War II, most philosophers of science have argued that science should remain "value-free." Heather E. Douglas argues that such a standard is neither adequate nor desirable. She lobbies for a new ideal in which values serve an essential function throughout scientific inquiry, but their role is constrained at key points, thereby protecting the integrity and objectivity of science."--Jacket
Beschreibung:1 online resource (225 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780822973577
082297357X

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