Feminism and philosophy of science
By: Elizabeth Potter.
Series: Understanding feminist philosophy
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
Subjects: Feminism and science; Science -- Philosophy; Feminist theory; Empiricism
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Naturalized feminist empiricism; title: Feminist tacking between science and philosophy of science; title: Feminist philosophy of science and feminist value theory; title: Feminist conceptual empiricism; title: Standpoint epistemologies of science; title: Concluding arguments : can the philosophy of science be value-free?