Description
| Product ID: | 9780415266536 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Understanding Feminist Philosophy |
| Title: | Feminism and Philosophy of Science |
| Subtitle: | An Introduction |
| Authors: | Author: Elizabeth Potter |
| Page Count: | 200 |
| Subjects: | Regional / International studies, Regional studies, Philosophy, Gender studies, gender groups, Philosophy of science, Philosophy, Gender studies, gender groups, Philosophy of science |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book reflects upon the recent growth of interest in feminist ideas of philosophy of science and traces the development of the subject within the confines of feminist philosophy. Reflecting upon the recent growth of interest in feminist ideas of philosophy of science, this book traces the development of the subject within the confines of feminist philosophy. It is designed to introduce the newcomer to the main ideas that form the subject area with a view to equipping students with all the major arguments and standpoints required to understand this burgeoning area of study. Arranged thematically, the book looks at the spectrum of views that have arisen in the debate. It is broadly arranged into sections dealing with concepts such as the notion of value free-science, values, objectivity, point of view and relativism, but also details the many subsidiary ideas that have sprung from these topics. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2006-03-28 |
