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ERIC Number: EJ584571
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0926-7220
Cognitive and Social Values.
Machamer, Peter; Douglas, Heather
Science and Education, v8 n1 p45-54 Jan 1999
Criticizes Hugh Lacey's separation of cognitive values and social values in discussions of the nature of science. Claims that attempting to distinguish between cognitive and social ignores crucial complexities in the development and use of knowledge. Proposes that the proper distinction be between legitimate and illegitimate reasons in science as exemplified in epidemiology studies of dioxin exposure. Contains 16 references. (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Epistemology, Higher Education, Objectivity, Science Education, Scientific Principles, Scientific Research, Social Values, Technology, Theories, Values
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Materialism; Nature; Philosophy of Science
Note: Special issue on Values in Science and in Science Education. For related articles, see SE 561 327-334.