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Evidence and Hypothesis
Helen Longino's first publication, “Evidence and Hypothesis: An Analysis,” lays out her foundation for what was to come. In it, Longino gets the reader to question how and why they trust a scientific source. She establishes the significance of unintentional bias, challenges the validity of longstanding theories, and questions the virtue by which any evidence can claim to be evidence. Evidence and Hypothesis: An Analysis -
Science as Social Knowledge
In her first book, Longino introduces her theory of contextual empiricism. She argues that all scientific knowledge is impacted by its developmental environment, thereby invalidating scientific methodology’s objectivity and impartiality. See more Princeston University Press, 2024
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Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Values in Science
When first addressing contextual empiricism, Longino concludes that community discourse resolves scientific bias. In 1996, she publishes four needs this community must accommodate to promote, “transformative criticism and enable a consensus to qualify as knowledge” (Longino, 1996). The third need is for the development of a recognized standard to be used by the community to assess theories and hypotheses. See more Article -
The Social Dimensions of Scientific Knowledge
Over the last two decades, Longino pursuit for knowledge hasn't slow. She continues to add to the philosophical community through both her work and teachings at Stanford University. See more
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The Social Dimensions of Scientific Knowledge