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Helen Longino
Helen Longino was born on July 13, 1944. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1966. She later pursued graduate studies in Philosophy at Oxford University and received her Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1973. Longino has held various academic positions, including teaching at the University of California, Irvine, and subsequently at Mills College in Oakland, California. She later became a professor at Stanford University. -
Science of Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry
A seminal work in the field of feminist epistemology and the philosophy of science. Longino argues that scientific knowledge is inherently social, meaning it is influenced by the social values, beliefs, and perspectives of the individuals and communities involved in its production. She contends that objectivity in science should not be understood as a purely individual, value-free pursuit, but rather as a collective endeavor that takes place within a social framework. -
The Fate of Knowledge
"The Fate of Knowledge" extends Longino's earlier arguments about the social nature of scientific knowledge. It emphasizes the importance of diversity, critical evaluation, and trust within scientific communities. The book provides a nuanced perspective on how knowledge is produced, evaluated, and refined within the social context of scientific inquiry. -
Feminist Epistemology and Philosophy of Science: Power in Knowledge
This is an edited collection co-edited by Helen Longino and Evelynn M. Hammonds. It explores various aspects of feminist epistemology and its implications for the philosophy of science. -
Science and Social Knowledge: Understanding Society, A Gateway to Understanding Philosophy
This is a collection of essays by various authors, including Helen Longino, that examines the interplay between science and social knowledge. -
Studying Human Behavior
This book explores the complexities of human behavioral research, particularly in the context of the longstanding debate between "nature versus nurture." Rather than taking sides in this debate or proposing an alternative framework, Longino focuses on how scientists study human behavior, particularly in relation to sexual behavior and aggression. -
References
Zhang, T. Y. (2022, February 2). Helen Longino. Woman is a Rational Animal. https://womanisrational.uchicago.edu/2022/02/02/helen-longino/ -
Scientific Objectivity YouTube Video