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SISP205
Natural Science as Social Knowledge
SISP205 SP
Crosslistings: PHIL235, WMST214
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 25 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
Philosophers have traditionally construed scientific
knowledge as achieved and assessed by individual knowers.
Some recent theorists have instead placed greater emphasis
upon the epistemic significance of scientific communities,
disciplines, or practices and taken seriously the social and
cultural context of scientific research. This course
examines and assesses some of the more prominent
alternatives that emphasize the social dimensions of
scientific knowledge, including the sociology of scientific
knowledge, social epistemology, feminist science studies,
and cultural studies of science. The concept of the social
will itself receive critical attention in its purported
contrasts to what is individual, natural, rational, or
cultural.
MAJOR READINGS
Substantial selections from:
M. Biagioli, ed. SCIENCE STUDIES READER
E. Keller and H. Longino, ed., FEMINISM AND SCIENCE
plus a course packet
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three to four (3-4) papers;
possibly discussion group reports and/or short reading
response papers.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Students majoring
in Science in Society may count this course as their
required sociocultural studies of science course.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PHIL
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Rouse, J
- Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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