Helen Elizabeth Longino (born July 13, 1944)

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  • Acclaimed Author

    Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry - 1990 by Princeton University Press
    • argued the relevance of social values which is part of the human context of science.
    The Fate of Knowledge - 2002 by Princeton University Press Studying Human Behavior: How Scientists Investigate Aggression and Sexuality - 2013 by University of Chicago Press

  • Book 1 Science as Social Knowledge

    Argued that the relevance of data for any given hypothesis is according to human beliefs and assumptions.

  • Feminist and Social epistemologies

    An examination of the implications for scientific pluralism; the study of knowledge. Developed a conception of objectivity based on democratic discussion (2001) Found that the products of social enterprise are more objective; meaning they are more responsive to criticism. Work is mostly feminist by arguing for the work of contributions by diverse backgrounds.

  • Book 2 The Fate of Knowledge

    • attempts to reconcile the the knowledge of philosophers and sociologists.

  • Book 3 Studying Human Behavior: How Scientists Investigate Aggression and Sexuality

    • examines five approaches in science to human aggression and sexuality
    • discussed the knowledge each idea provided and the goals.