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Social critics, and especially feminist researchers, have long argued that science makes life difficult for society's weakest members. Many of the feminist critiques, particularly, have been based in epistemology. Sharyn Clough supports the intervention into science, but rejects the feminists' prevalent focus on epistemology in favor of a more empirical approach. Beyond Epistemology argues that the best way to discard sexist and racist science is to encourage more accurate data and methods.
Using a case study from evolutionary biology, Clough shows how inadequate empirical philosophy is in creating real change in the sciences. Instead, she supports a more pragmatic approach based on the work of Richard Rorty and Donald Davidson. This work encourages Clough's fellow feminists to refocus their critiques and discard their philosophical debates about epistemology.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 Feminist Engagement with Epistemology
Chapter 3 Epistemology in Feminist Science Studies: Causes for Concern
Chapter 4 Feminist Epistemology and Evolutionary Theory
Chapter 5 Keller's Epistemological Reflections on Gender and Science
Chapter 6 From Objectivism to Relativism in Feminist Science Studies
Chapter 7 A Pragmatist, Davidsonian Perspective
Chapter 8 Feminist Science Studies from a Pragmatist Perspective
Chapter 9 A Pragmatist Case Study: Back to the Theory of Evolution
Product details
| Published | 25 Mar 2003 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 176 |
| ISBN | 9780742571556 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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