The limits of scientific reason : Habermas, Foucault, and science as a social institution / John McIntyre.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McIntyre, John, 1952- author.

Series:

Continental philosophy in Austral-Asia.

Continental philosophy in Austral-Asia

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Habermas, Jürgen.

Science--Social aspects.

Science.

Science--Philosophy.

Science and civilization.

Civilization, Modern.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2021]

Summary:

"This is the first book to focus on science as a social institution based on a comprehensive analysis of the thought of Foucault and Habermas. A key aspect of this book is its standpoint which critiques science, whilst simultaneously interrogating philosophical critique which must in a certain sense accommodate science, and its effect on modernity"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Modernity's nagging question

Habermas' critique of positivism

Science, modernity and communicative action

Science and deliberative democracy

Foucault's archaeology of scientific knowledge

Science and power

Science and the genealogy of the subject

Science, philosophy and modernity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: McIntyre, John, 1952- Limits of scientific reason

ISBN:

9781538157794

OCLC:

1266907525