Science, Truth, and Democracy
Published on 6. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-19-516552-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
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 *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
387 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-516552-4 (9780195165524)
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Philip Kitcher
Science, Truth, and Democracy
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11/2001
1st Edition
OUP USA
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Science, Truth, and Democracy
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11/2001
1st Edition
OUP eBook
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Person
Philip Kitcher is Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University and author of The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge (OUP, 1983); The Advancement of Science (OUP, 1993); and In Mendel's Mirror (OUP, 2003).