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Born
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B.A. in English Literature
Barnard College -
M.A. in Philosophy
The University of Sussex, England,
Thesis: “Tarski's Semantic Theory of Truth” -
Ph.D. in Philosophy
The Johns Hopkins University.
Specializations: Philosophy of Science, Theory of Knowledge
Dissertation: "Inference and Scientific Discovery" -
Published, "Can There Be a Feminist Science?"
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Published, "Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry."
Dr. Longino discusses the field of science and how social influences affect our understanding. She develops the concept of "contextual empiricism," which encourages collaborative exploration of science that incorporates the acknowledgement of science as being a social process as opposed to an individual effort. -
Robert K. Merton Professional Award for the best book
Awarded by the Section for Science, Knowledge, and Technology of the American Sociological Association to "The Fate of Knowledge" -
Published "The Fate of Knowledge"
In this book, Dr. Longino attempts to reconcile the ideologies of the scientific philosophers and scientific sociologists. She argues that these do not have to be opposing fields, but that the overlap between the two fields will only lead to a better understanding of science. -
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Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University
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Elected President of Philosophy of Science Association
Vice President, President Elect, President, Outgoing President, 2011-2016 -
Published, "Studying Human Behavior: How Scientists Investigate Aggression and Sexuality"
Dr. Longino explores the methods in which scientists have studied human behavior, sexuality, and aggression. She looks at five moajor aspects: quantitative behavioral genetics, molecular behavior genetics, developmental psychology, neurophysiology and anatomy, and social/environmental methods. -
Video: Helen Longino speaking at a conference about Philosophy
Dr. Longino speaking about the philosophy of science and the cultural influence. https://vimeo.com/58932469 -
Inducted into American Academy of Arts Sciences
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Citations 1
Dcosta, Malcolm. “Professor Helen Longino.” Ethics in Science, www.uh.edu/ethicsinscience/Seminars/Helen-Longino.php#Abstract.
“Helen E. Longino.” American Academy of Arts & Sciences, www.amacad.org/person/helen-e-longino.
“Helen Longino.” Philosophy, 1 Jan. 1970, philosophy.stanford.edu/people/helen-longino. -
Citations 2
Longino, Helen, and Kathleen Lennon. Feminist Epistemology as a Local Epistemology. 1997, www.feministes-radicales.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Helen-Longino-feminist-epistemology-as-a-local-epistemology-Copie.pdf.
Longino, Helen. Helen Longino CV. 2012, philosophy.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj9411/f/longino_cv-fall2012.pdf.
Switala, Kristin. “Helen Longino.” Helen Longino, 1999, www.cddc.vt.edu/feminism/Longino.html.
