Douglas, Heather E.

Science, Policy, and the Value-Free Ideal. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (225 pages)

Intro -- Contents -- List of Abbreviations -- Chapter 1. Introduction: Science Wars and Policy Wars -- Chapter 2. The Rise of the Science Advisor -- Chapter 3. Origins of the Value-Free Ideal for Science -- Chapter 4. The Moral Responsibilities of Scientists -- Chapter 5. The Structure of Values in Science -- Chapter 6. Objectivity in Science -- Chapter 7. The Integrity of Science in the Policy Process -- Chapter 8. Values and Practices -- Epilogue -- Notes -- References -- Index.

Douglas challenges the traditional value-free ideal, and proposes a new ideal for values in science. She argues that the distinction between junk science and sound science lies in the roles values play at key points throughout science, and that constraining those roles is central to protecting the integrity and objectivity of science.

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Scientists-Professional ethics.
Science-Moral and ethical aspects.
Science-Social aspects.


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