Scrutinizing feminist epistemology : an examination of gender in science / edited by Cassandra L. Pinnick, Noretta Koertge, and Robert F. Almeder.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pinnick, Cassandra L., 1949-

Koertge, Noretta.

Almeder, Robert F.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Feminism and science.

Scientism.

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Physical Description:

vii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, [2003]

Contents:

Part I The Strange Status of Feminist Epistemology

Knowledge and Propaganda: Reflections of an Old Feminist / Susan Haack 7

Feminist Epistemology: Implications for the Philosophy of Science / Cassandra L. Pinnick 20

Feminist Epistemology as Folk Psychology / Robert Klee 31

Part II Testing Feminist Claims about Scientific Practice

Gender and the Genealogy of Scientific Discoveries / Noretta Koertge 47

Keller on Gender, Science, and McClintock: A Feeling for the Orgasm / Alan Soble 65

Where the Boys Are / Christina Hoff Sommers 102

Part III Philosophical and Political Critiques of Feminist Epistemology

Can Science Be Objective? Feminism, Relativism, and Objectivity / Sharon L. Crasnow 130

Sandra Harding's Feminist Epistemology and Political Correctness / Gonzalo Munevar 142

Modern Science as the Standpoint of the Oppressed: Dewey Meets the Buddha of India's Dalits / Meera Nanda 156

Equity Feminism and Academic Feminism / Robert F. Almeder 183

Part IV Future Prospects of Feminist Epistemology

Socially Responsible Directions for Philosophy of Science / Janet A. Kourany 202

Feminist Values and the Value of Science / Noretta Koertge 222

Staying for an Answer: The Untidy Process of Groping for Truth / Susan Haack 234

After My Own Heart: Dorothy L. Sayers's Feminism / Susan Haack 244.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-270) and index.

ISBN:

0813532264

0813532272

OCLC:

50348253