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American philosopher. Studied social interactions in scientific objectivity and mostly known for her impact on social epistemology. Born on the 13th of July, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL. -
Spent time in more than three different institutions.
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Later in time, beginning her succession at Barnard College in 1966 for her bachelors of arts degree in English literature. Founded in 1889, Barnard College is a private women's liberal arts college standing in New York City. Fun fact: Annie Nathan Meyer, responded to her refusal to Columbia University for being a woman by opening Barnard College. Columbia's deceased president argued for the failure to allow women admission to Columbia. His name was Barnard. Name sound familiar? -
Later in time, during her succession at University of Sussex for her masters of arts degree in Philosophy. Founded in 1959, University of Sussex is the first University to be established in the UK since the Second World War. -
The University of Sussex, England, M.A. in Philosophy, 1967 Thesis: “Tarski's Semantic Theory of Truth” Cited Works:
Longino, Helen. Tarski’s Semanitc Theory of Truth . 1967. -
Initially the Acting Assistant Professor from 1971 to 1973. Ending with her position as the Assistant Professor of Philosophy from 1973 to 1975.
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It was at this pivotal point of finalizing the gaining higher education for Longino. Longino earned her PhD where she studied under Peter Achinstein. Achinstein studied Philosophy of Science and has interests in the history of science as well. -
Location: The Johns Hopkins University. Ph.D. in Philosophy, 1973 Specializations: Philosophy of Science, Theory of Knowledge Dissertation: "Inference and Scientific Discovery" Cited works:
Longino, Helen. Inference and Scientific Discovery. 1973. -
Longino enjoyed her term as an Assistant Professor beginning at 1975 to 1983. The realizing again she would succeed as an Associate Professor of Philosophy from 1983 to 1990.
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As Longino entered the scientific community she did not enter softly. Due to her position on the role of social values in scientific theory, as discussed in her first book, Science as Social Knowledge, she contends that social values cannot be removed from scientific theories. Consequently, she advocates for revising our ideals to acknowledge and incorporate this reality. Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry. (Princeton
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Longino managed her Philosophy position. An Associate Professor of Philosophy from 1990-94 then to the Professor of Philosophy from 1994 to 1995 -
Longino enjoyed her time away from working the universities. It is not recorded exactly what Longino was doing...Yet it is safe to assume one of her novels was in the works.
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Longino managed to hold her position as the Professor of Philosophy and of Women’s Studies;
Member: Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science
Graduate Faculty: History of Science and Technology -
Longino challenges the traditional view of objective science, arguing that social values and interactions among scientists play a crucial role in shaping scientific inquiry. She proposes that objectivity is achieved through critical discourse and the inclusion of diverse perspectives within the scientific community. Constructed the novel another novel. The Fate of Knowledge. Published by Princeton University Press, 2002 -
Currently, Longino occupation is held at Stanford University since 2005 holding her status as the
Clarence Irving Lewis Professor in Philosophy, emerita, 2021 - -
Additional information to the roles Longino managed with Stanford University with dates.... Clarence Irving Lewis Professor in Philosophy, emerita, 2021 -
Professor of Philosophy, 2005-2021
Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy, 2008-2021
Chair of the Philosophy Department, 2008 – 2012 -
Longino examines the methodologies and assumptions underlying scientific research on human behavior, specifically aggression and sexuality. She analyzes different scientific approaches, behavioral genetics, molecular biology, social-environmental studies, and integrative biological perspectives, highlighting how each incorporates and is influenced by social values and norms. Studying Human Behavior: How Scientists Investigate Aggression and Sexuality
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Youtube I have adjusted the link to beginning at start of when Helen Longino begins speaking. You're welcome :) -
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Princeton University Press. “Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry Bookcover,” Princeton University Press, 21 Feb. 1990. Rice Edu. “Rice Education Logo ,” Https://Www.rice.edu/, 2024. Rotman Institute of Philosophy. “Helen Longino: Perspectives and Pluralities.” Www.youtube.com, 25 Apr. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=631gObE7ctA.
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AIPS. “Helen-Longino.” AIPS, 2024, www.aips.be/en/helen-longino. Accessed 6 June 2024. Davis, Ennis. “Left: Kress and Walgreens Anchor the Intersection of Main & Adams Streets. Right: An Aerial View of Forsyth Street Looking towards the Lynch Building.,” Metro Jacksonville, 16 Nov. 2010, www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2010-nov-elements-of-urbanism-1940s-jacksonville. Longino. Tarski’s Semanitc Theory of Truth. 1967. Longino, Helen. Inference and Scientific Discovery. 1973.
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Stanford Edu. “Stanford Logo,” Stanford Education Website, 2024, hps.stanford.edu/. Stanford University. “Helen Longino | the Program in History & Philosophy of Science.” Hps.stanford.edu, 6 June 2024, hps.stanford.edu/people/helen-longino. Accessed 6 June 2024. Thieneman, Sarah . “Annie Nathan Meyer | Barnard 125.” Columbia Blogs, 4 Feb. 2015, blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/ram31/trustees/annie-nathan-meyer/.
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University of Chicago Press; Illustrated edition . “Studying Human Behavior: How Scientists Investigate Aggression and Sexuality,” University of Chicago Press, 18 Jan. 2013. University Of Sussex. “University of Sussex Logo,” University of Sussex, 2024, www.sussex.ac.uk/. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. “Eredoctor Helen Longino,” VU, 2024, vu.nl/nl/verhalen/eredoctor-helen-longino.
