Overview

This volume presents the first systematic evaluation of a feminist epistemology of sciences’ power to transform both the practice of science and our society. Unlike existing critiques, this book questions the fundamental feminist suggestion that purging science of alleged male biases will advance the cause of both science and by extension, social justice. The book is divided into four sections: the strange status of feminist epistemology, testing feminist claims about scientific practice, philosophical and political critiques of feminist epistemology, and future prospects of feminist epistemology. Each of the essays¾most of which are original to this text¾ directly confronts the very idea that there could be a feminist epistemology or philosophy of science. Rather than attempting to deal in detail with all of the philosophical views that fall under the general rubric of feminist epistemology, the contributors focus on positions that provide the most influential perspectives on science. Not all of the authors agree amongst themselves, of course, but each submits feminist theories to careful scrutiny. Scrutinizing Feminist Epistemology provides a timely, well-rounded, and much needed examination of the role of gender in scientific research.

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An honest, technically-educated judgment of the substance, rather than the style or intent, of feminist epistemology is long overdue. This useful volume provides it; and the finding, justifiably, is not a happy one.-Paul R. Gross, University Professor of Life Sciences, emeritus, University of Virginia

An honest, technically-educated judgment of the substance, rather than the style or intent, of feminist epistemology is long overdue. This useful volume provides it; and the finding, justifiably, is not a happy one. -Paul R. Gross, University Professor of Life Sciences, emeritus, University of Virginia

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Cassandra L. Pinnick is an associate professor of philosophy at Western Kentucky University. Noretta Koertge is a professor of philosophy and history of science at Indiana University and editor-in-chief of Philosophy of Science. Robert F. Almeder is a professor of philosophy at Georgia State University and editor-in-chief of American PhilosophicalQuarterly.

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