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A Framework for Analyzing Broadly Engaged Philosophy of Science

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2022

Kathryn S. Plaisance  and
Kevin C. Elliott
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Abstract

Philosophers of science are increasingly interested in engaging with scientific communities, policy makers, and members of the public; however, the nature of this engagement has not been systematically examined. Instead of delineating a specific kind of engaged philosophy of science, as previous accounts have done, this article draws on literature from outside the discipline to develop a framework for analyzing different forms of broadly engaged philosophy of science according to two key dimensions: social interaction and epistemic integration. Clarifying the many forms of engagement available to philosophers of science can advance future scholarship on engagement and promote more strategic engagement efforts.

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Philosophy of Science , Volume 88 , Issue 4 , October 2021 , pp. 594 - 615
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Copyright 2021 by the Philosophy of Science Association. All rights reserved.

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