ABSTRACT

Current Controversies in Values and Science asks ten philosophers to debate five questions (two philosophers per debate) that are driving contemporary work in this important area of philosophy of science. The book is perfect for the advanced student, building up her knowledge of the foundations of the field while also engaging its most cutting-edge questions. Introductions and annotated bibliographies for each debate, preliminary descriptions of each chapter, study questions, and a supplemental guide to further controversies involving values in science help provide clearer and richer snapshots of active controversies for all readers.

chapter |11 pages

Introduction: Values and Science

Current Controversies

part I|33 pages

Epistemic Values

part II|32 pages

Epistemic Priority

chapter 3|15 pages

Qualified Epistemic Priority

Comparing Two Approaches to Values in Science

chapter 4|15 pages

Values in Science

Against Epistemic Priority

part IV|34 pages

Diversity

part V|31 pages

Democracy