The Eagle And The Starlings: Galileo's Argument For The Autonomy Of Science - How Pertinent Is It Today?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2012
Published In
Studies In History And Philosophy Of Science
Abstract
After Galileo's argument for the autonomy of science is analysed and adapted to take into account later developments of scientific practices, we conclude that, in the final analysis, it is not compelling. Nevertheless, Galileo's argument still provides a useful point of reference, for aspects of it can be interpreted to anticipate central components of the often acclaimed ideal of science as value free, so that appraising it contributes to the larger purpose of exploring how well that ideal stands up today. Finally, we will argue that residue from Galileo's struggle with the Church remains with us, making it difficult to identify the conditions that would need to be put into place today for any robust sense of the autonomy of science to be defensible. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
Hugh Lacey and P. R. Mariconda.
(2012).
"The Eagle And The Starlings: Galileo's Argument For The Autonomy Of Science - How Pertinent Is It Today?".
Studies In History And Philosophy Of Science.
Volume 43,
Issue 1.
122-131.
DOI: 10.1016/j.shpsa.2011.10.012
https://works.swarthmore.edu/fac-philosophy/161