Science, truth, and democracy / Philip Kitcher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kitcher, Philip, 1947-

Series:

Oxford studies in philosophy of science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Social aspects.

Science.

Science--Philosophy.

Physical Description:

xiii, 219 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.

Summary:

Striving to boldly redirect the philosophy of science, this book by renowned philosopher Philip Kitcher examines the heated debate surrounding the role of science in shaping our lives. Kitcher explores the sharp divide between those who believe that the pursuit of scientific knowledge is always valuable and necessary--the purists--and those who believe that it invariably serves the interests of people in positions of power. In a daring turn, he rejects both perspectives, working out a more realistic image of the sciences.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0195145836

OCLC:

47140965