Feminism And Philosophy Of Science: An Introduction (understanding Feminist Philosophy)

Reflecting upon the recent growth of interest in feminist ideas of philosophy of science, this book traces the development of the subject within the confines of feminist philosophy. It is designed to introduce the newcomer to the main ideas that form the subject area with a view to equipping students with all the major arguments and standpoints required to understand this burgeoning area of study. Arranged thematically, the book looks at the spectrum of views that have arisen in the debate. It is broadly arranged into sections dealing with concepts such as the notion of value free-science, values, objectivity, point of view and relativism, but also details the many subsidiary ideas that have sprung from these topics. Feminist Perspectives Have Been Increasingly Influential On Philosophy Of Science. Feminism And Philosophy Of Science Is Designed To Introduce The Newcomer To The Central Themes, Issues And Arguments Of This Burgeoning Area Of Study. Elizabeth Potter Engages In A Rigorous And Well-organized Study That Takes In The Views Of Key Feminist Theorists -- Nelson, Wylie, Anderson, Longino And Harding -- Whose Arguments Exemplify Contemporary Feminist Philosophy Of Science. Arranged Thematically, Feminism And Philosophy Of Science Looks At The Spectrum Of Views That Have Arisen In The Debate, And Unpacks The Arguments On Key Topics Such As Value-free Science, Values, Objectivity, Standpoint And Relativism. It Assumes No Previous Knowledge Of The Subject, And Is Written In An Accessible, Student-friendly Style. It Will Be An Important Source For Students Of Philosophy, Philosophy Of Science, Gender Studies And Feminist Studies--book Jacket. Naturalized Feminist Empiricism -- Feminist Tacking Between Science And Philosophy Of Science -- Feminist Philosophy Of Science And Feminist Value Theory -- Feminist Contextual Empiricism -- Standpoint Epistemologies Of Science -- Concluding Arguments : Can The Philosophy Of Science Be Value-free? Elizabeth Potter. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 179-185) And Index.

Reflecting upon the recent growth of interest in feminist ideas of philosophy of science, this book traces the development of the subject within the confines of feminist philosophy. It is designed to introduce the newcomer to the main ideas that form the subject area with a view to equipping students with all the major arguments and standpoints required to understand this burgeoning area of study.

Arranged thematically, the book looks at the spectrum of views that have arisen in the debate. It is broadly arranged into sections dealing with concepts such as the notion of value free-science, values, objectivity, point of view and relativism, but also details the many subsidiary ideas that have sprung from these topics.

BOOK COVER......Page 1 HALF-TITLE......Page 2 SERIES TITLE......Page 3 TITLE......Page 4 COPYRIGHT......Page 5 CONTENTS......Page 6 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 7 INTRODUCTION......Page 8 1. NATURALIZED FEMINIST EMPIRICISM......Page 39 2. FEMINIST TACKING BETWEEN SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE......Page 65 3. FEMINIST PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND FEMINIST VALUE THEORY......Page 83 4. FEMINIST CONTEXTUAL EMPIRICISM......Page 104 5. STANDPOINT EPISTEMOLOGIES OF SCIENCE......Page 138 6. CONCLUDING ARGUMENTS: CAN THE PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE BE VALUE-FREE?......Page 169 NOTES......Page 184 BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 186 INDEX......Page 193 This book reflects the recent growth of interest in feminist ideas of philosophy of science and traces the development of the subject within the confines of feminist philosophy. It is designed to introduce the newcomer to the main ideas that form the subject with a view to equipping students with all the major arguments and standpoints required in understanding this burgeoning area of study. The book is arranged thematically and looks at the spectrum of views that have arisen in the debate. It is broadly arranged into sections dealing with concepts such as the notion of value free-science, valu Naturalized feminist empiricism Feminist tacking between science and philosophy of science Feminist philosophy of science and feminist value theory Feminist conceptual empiricism Standpoint epistemologies of science Concluding arguments : can the philosophy of science be value-free? This book reflects upon the recent growth of interest in feminist ideas of philosophy of science and traces the development of the subject within the confines of feminist philosophy.