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Rethinking the Conceptual Space for Science in Society after the VFI

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Replacing the value-free ideal (VFI) for science requires attention to the broader understanding of how science in society should function. In public spaces, science needed to project the VFI in norms for science advising, science education, and science communication. This resulted in the independent science advisor model and a focus on science literacy for science education and communication. Attending to these broader implications of the VFI that structure science and society relationships is crucial if we are to properly replace the VFI with a better ideal.

Source: Philosophy of Science

DOI: 10.1017/psa.2023.130

Authors: T. Y. Branch, Heather Douglas

Institutions: University of Cologne, Michigan State University

Language: English

Topic: Logic and Philosophy of Science

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

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