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Beyond Epistemology
Sharyn Clough
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Description for Beyond Epistemology
Hardback. Clough shows how inadequate empirical philosophy is in creating real change in the sciences. Instead, she supports a more pragmatic approach based on the work of Richard Rorty and Donald Davidson. This work encourages Clough's fellow feminists to refocus their critiques and discard their philosophical debates about epistemology. Num Pages: 176 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPK; JFFK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
Social critics, and especially feminist researchers, have long argued that science makes life difficult for society's weakest members. Many of the feminist critiques, particularly, have been based in epistemology. Sharyn Clough supports the intervention into science, but rejects the feminists' prevalent focus on epistemology in favor of a more empirical approach. Beyond Epistemology argues that the best way to discard sexist and racist science is to encourage more accurate data and methods. Using a case study from evolutionary biology, Clough shows how inadequate empirical philosophy is in creating real change in the sciences. Instead, she supports a more pragmatic approach based on the work of Richard Rorty and Donald Davidson. This work encourages Clough's fellow feminists to refocus their critiques and discard their philosophical debates about epistemology.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742514645
SKU
V9780742514645
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About Sharyn Clough
Sharyn Clough is assistant professor of philosophy at Oregon State University.
Reviews for Beyond Epistemology
Sharyn Clough’s Beyond Epistemology is an important intervention in feminist science studies and the philosophy of science more generally. Clough argues convincingly that the epistemological turn in feminist science studies has been self-defeating. Her pragmatist alternative constructively reclaims earlier feminist commitment to critical engagement with specific scientific projects.
Joseph Rouse, Wesleyan University Beyond Epistemology brings us tantalizing questions from an exciting new feminist philosopher.
Women's Review of Books
Beyond Epistemology is a bold intervention into the vigorous and quickly evolving debates that are shaping feminist philosophy of science. Clough’s analysis will surely generate much fruitful debate; it offers an articulation of the rationale that underpins some of the richest and most promising of empirically grounded feminist analyses of science.
Alison Wylie, University of Washington
Joseph Rouse, Wesleyan University Beyond Epistemology brings us tantalizing questions from an exciting new feminist philosopher.
Women's Review of Books
Beyond Epistemology is a bold intervention into the vigorous and quickly evolving debates that are shaping feminist philosophy of science. Clough’s analysis will surely generate much fruitful debate; it offers an articulation of the rationale that underpins some of the richest and most promising of empirically grounded feminist analyses of science.
Alison Wylie, University of Washington