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Birth Date
Helen Longino, born 07/13/44. Currently age 76. Theorizes that human diverse perspectives is used to criticize scientific theory to further scientific knowledge. -
Education & Background
Helen Longino is a renowned philosopher of science who holds a Ph.D from John Hopkins University. Helen is praised for her enlightening view that women hold different perspectives from men regarding science and offer a diversity needed to further our understanding in the world of science. -
Science as Social Knowledge Published
Helen writes her first book titled, “Science as Social Knowledge.” Where she argues that scientific knowledge is geared around scientists’ social beliefs. In other words, scientific evidence gathered on any specific hypothesis isn’t a “true” or “real” support, but rather a reflection of that scientists own values and beliefs supporting the hypothesis. -
The Fate of Knowledge Published
Helen writes another book, “The Fate of Knowledge.” In this book she gathers different perspectives of historical sociologists and philosophers. She explains the importance of having diverse perspectives of knowledge to critique any known policies or theories. In other words, narrow scope of knowledge is less effective. -
Awards & Accolades
“The Fate of Knowledge” receives an award from the Section for Science, Knowledge, and Technology of the American Sociological Association. -
Elected President of PSA
Due to Helen's impactful contributions to scientific theory and social science, Helen is elected and becomes president of the Philosophy of Science Association. -
Awards & Accolades
“Studying Human Behavior” is awarded the Best Book in Feminist Philosophy Prize by the Women's Caucus of the Philosophy of Science Association. -
Present Day
Helen Longino is still alive at age 76. Here is a link to a video asking the question of if there is still sexism in science below. With inspirational scientists such as Helen, we can see that there are more women interested in pursuing science and ensuring science receives a diverse perspective that Helen would argue is beneficial to our scientific future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhjoL4mMMVU