Science, Respect For Nature, And Human Well-Being: Democratic Values And The Responsibilities Of Scientists Today
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2016
Published In
Foundations Of Science
Abstract
The central question addressed is: How should scientific research be conducted so as to ensure that nature is respected and the well being of everyone everywhere enhanced? After pointing to the importance of methodological pluralism for an acceptable answer and to obstacles posed by characterizing scientific methodology too narrowly, which are reinforced by the ‘commercial-scientific ethos’, two additional questions are considered: How might research, conducted in this way, have impact on—and depend on—strengthening democratic values and practices? And: What is thereby implied for the responsibilities of scientists today?
Keywords
Sustainability; Human well-being; Neutrality; Impartiality; Commercial-scientific ethos; Responsibilities of scientists
Recommended Citation
Hugh Lacey.
(2016).
"Science, Respect For Nature, And Human Well-Being: Democratic Values And The Responsibilities Of Scientists Today".
Foundations Of Science.
Volume 21,
Issue 1.
51-67.
DOI: 10.1007/s10699-014-9376-9
https://works.swarthmore.edu/fac-philosophy/350