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Helen Longino (Born 07/13/1944)

  • The John Hopkins University

    Helen received a Ph.D. in philosophy, specializing in the philosophy of science and theory of knowledge.
  • Science as Social Knowledge

    Science as Social Knowledge
    Longino published her book arguing that scientific inquiry should be understood as a social process rather than an individual process.
  • The Fate of Knowledge

    The Fate of Knowledge
    Longino published this book seeking to stop the debate between philosophers of science and sociologists of science on the role of social forces constructing scientific knowledge. She argues that social interaction helps with forming a firm rationally based knowledge on things.
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    Stanford University

    She has been a professor of philosophy at Stanford University since 2005, along with being on the Philosophy Department board. Where she teaches about Feminist, Gender, Sexuality Studies along with Modern Thought, Literature, and Science, Technology and Society.
  • Philosophy of Science Association

    Philosophy of Science Association
    Helen served as vice president and then as president of the Philosophy of Science Association