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SISP205

Natural Science as Social Knowledge
SISP205 SP

Crosslistings: PHIL235, WMST214
SectionClass Size*AvailableTimesPOIPrereq
1 25 0 Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM;NoNo

*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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