Heather Douglas Talk: Nov. 8, 3-5 pm

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I left out the date and time of the talk:  Nov. 8, 3-5 pm.



> The HPS Research Group and the Philosophy Speakers Program presents
>
> HEATHER DOUGLAS on "Responsible Science in Democrative Societies"
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> Location: Social Sciences Building, Room 1253
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> About the Talk
> Science performs a valuable role in democratic societies. When
> functioning
> well, it provides a reliable (albeit uncertain and defeasible) source of
> empirical knowledge. This knowledge crucially shapes our understanding of
> ourselves, the world in which we live, our policy options for collective
> decisions, and our sense of responsibility. But it is neither
> value-neutral nor always correct. And scientists do not just serve this
> role; they also are citizens of countries and part of the human
> community.
> Given these complexities, how are we to structure the ideals for the
> practices of scientists in democratic societies? What should we expect of
> our scientists in their choices and their communications? And how should
> we structure or alter our institutions to assist scientists in being
> responsible?
>
> About the Speaker:
> Heather Douglas is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and the Chair in
> Science and Society at the University of Waterloo, Ontario. She received
> her PhD from the History and Philosophy of Science Department at the
> University of Pittsburgh. Her work has been supported by the National
> Science Foundation.  Her publications include Science, Policy, and the
> Value-Free Ideal (University if Pittsburgh Press, 2009).
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