Science, Law, and the Pursuit of Knowledge: Should Unethical Research Be Considered for Scientific Knowledge?.

Moore, Randy

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ERIC Number: EJ661697

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Science, Law, and the Pursuit of Knowledge: Should Unethical Research Be Considered for Scientific Knowledge?

Moore, Randy

Journal of College Science Teaching, v31 n6 p356-58 Mar-Apr 2002

Describes similarities and differences between science and law in terms of truth, validity of facts, objectives, and research designs. Discusses ethical issues in teaching science and law and presents two case studies, Nazi hypothermia research and phosgene. (KHR)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Ethics, Moral Values, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Methodology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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