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Science, truth, and democracy / Philip Kitcher.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kitcher, Philip, 1947- author.
- Series:
- Oxford studies in philosophy of science.
- Oxford studies in philosophy of science
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science--Philosophy.
- Science.
- Science--Social aspects.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiii, 219 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Striving to re-direct the philosophy of science, this controversial book examines the role of science in shaping our lives.
- Contents:
- Unacceptable images
- The world as we find it
- The ideal of objectivity
- The world as we make it
- Mapping reality
- Scientific significance
- The myth of purity
- Constraints on free inquiry
- Organizing inquiry
- Well-ordered science
- Elitism, democracy, and science policy
- Subversive truth and ideals of progress
- The Luddites' laments
- Research in an imperfect world.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-280-53534-2
- 9786610535347
- 1-4237-2640-5
- OCLC:
- 748537632
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