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Explore the complex relationship between scientific inquiry and human values in Value-Free Science?: Ideals and Illusions. Published by Oxford University Press, this volume challenges the traditional belief that science must remain entirely free from value judgments to achieve objective knowledge. Recent developments in science studies suggest that the pursuit of objectivity is more nuanced than previously thought. This collection of work brings together various contributors to investigate exactly where and how values enter the scientific process. By examining these influences, the book provides a deep look into what it means to maintain scientific ideals in a modern context. This book is an essential resource for readers interested in the philosophy of science, sociology, and the mechanics of how knowledge is produced. It moves beyond simple definitions to examine the real-world implications of value involvement in research and the resulting impact on scientific objectivity.

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Investigates the role of values in scientific research and how they influence the production of knowledge.

Examines the connection between value involvement and established ideals of scientific objectivity.

Features contributions from various experts exploring recent work in the field of science studies.

Provides a deep analysis of the tension between the hope for objective knowledge and the reality of value influence.

Offers a scholarly perspective on the complexities of modern scientific methodology and ideals.

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Release Date
05 April 2007
Listed Since
15 December 2006

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