Science is a product of society: in its funding, its participation,
and its application. This Element explores the relationship between
science and the public with resources from philosophy of science.
Chapter 1 defines the questions about science's relationship to the
public and outlines science's obligation to the public. Chapter 2
considers the Vienna Circle as a case study in how science,
philosophy, and the public can relate very differently than they do at
present. Chapter 3 examines how public understanding of science can
have a variety of different goals and introduces philosophical
discussions of scientific understanding as a resource. Chapter 4
addresses public trust in science, including responding to science
denial. Chapter 5 considers how expanded participation in science can
contribute to public trust of science. Finally, Chapter 6 casts light
on how science might discharge its obligations to the public.
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ISBN
9781009058704
Published
2024
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Language
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Engelsk
Format
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Digital bok
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