ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces readers to the area of inquiry commonly known as values and science. The chapter is organized in two sections. First, it provides a brief overview of the current philosophical literature on this topic, including the nature of values, arguments against the “value-free ideal” (VFI) for science, strategies for managing values in science, and important emerging issues. Second, it lays out the organization of the book's six parts: Theoretical Background on Values and Science; Managing Values in Science; Values, Science, and Democracy; Values, Science, Institutions, and Organizations; Values in Scientific Activities; and Values in Specific Sciences.
