Helen Elizabeth Longino

Philosopher of Science

1966

Helen Elizabeth Longino is a well known philosopher of science. She is most noted for her contribution in social epistemology and feminine struggles. Born July 13, 1944 Helen Elizabeth Longino is a key figure in the feminist and social epistemology. In her works she greatly emphasized the use of non-epistemic values in scientific practice.

Education and Early Work

1973

A vast majority of her work is focused on women in science. Shortly after earning her PhD Helen Elizabeth Longino began teaching a various colleges and universities. From 1973-1975 she taught at at University of California. From 1975-1990 she taught at Mills College in Oakland, CA. From 1990-1995 she taught at Rice University in Houston, TX and in 1995-2005 she taught at University of Minnesota.

Science as Social Knowledge

1990

Helen Elizabeth Longino was extremely passionate about women's liberation and the social movement it created. She played a key role in establishing women's studies in numerous institutions across the United States. In 1990 Helen Elizabeth Longino published her first book named "Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry

The Fate of Knowledge

2001

In 2001 Helen Elizabeth Longino published her second book titled "The Fate of Knowledge". This book pertains to her belief that social interaction helps produce rational knowledge. This book is modeled after her first book and dives into more detail about her work in of social epistemology.