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Jun 22, 2011 · There are at least three areas in which feminist philosophy of biology can be fruitfully developed. First, many topics are addressed by both feminist and non-feminist philosophers of biology, but there is often a paucity of interactions between these two bodies of literature.
- Reductionism in Biology
In philosophy of biology, debates about reduction in the...
- Feminist Perspectives on Rape
Feminist views of rape can be understood as arrayed on a...
- Reductionism in Biology
Dec 20, 2015 · In my conclusion, I identify ways in which feminist and non-feminist philosophy of biology might fruitfully engage each other. As earlier noted, I emphasize three recent themes of growing interest in philosophy of science: how to encourage “socially responsible science,” and “socially relevant” and “socially responsible philosophy of ...
- Lynn Hankinson-Nelson
- lynnhank@uw.edu
- 2016
Dec 20, 2015 · To see how much feminist philosophy of biology can differ from “traditional” philosophy of biology, but also can significantly enrich the discipline, Nelson focuses on three relevant themes: contextualism (the claim that scientists bring experiences reflecting their particular historical and cultural contexts to their own research); the ...
- Maria Cristina Amoretti, Nicla Vassallo
- 2016
Feminist and Non-feminist Philosophy of Biology: Parallels, Differences, and Prospects for Future Engagements. December 2016. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-26348-9_4. In book: Meta-Philosophical...
While the critical examination of the categories of sex and gender (which will be explained below) takes a central place, the methods, ontological assumptions, and foundational concepts of biology more generally have also enjoyed considerable feminist scrutiny.
Feminist philosophy of biology is concerned with eliminating these biases in hopes of (1) clearly evaluating research that supports the oppression of women, and (2) maximizing the accuracy of scientific research regarding sex, women, and gender.
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Jan 1, 2016 · This volume offers a meta-philosophical reflection on feminist philosophies of science. It emphasizes and discusses both the connections and differences between "traditional" philosophies...
