A Tapestry of Values: An Introduction to Values in Science
In A Tapestry of Values, Kevin C. Elliott provides an engaging introduction to the essential role of values in science. The book explores how various values—ethical, social, and epistemic—interweave with scientific practices, influencing everything from research design to policy implications. It equips readers with tools to critically assess the value dimensions of scientific work, promoting a more reflective approach to inquiry.
About This Book
A Tapestry of Values offers an accessible entry into the interplay between values and science. It examines how ethical, social, and epistemic considerations influence scientific research and decision-making.
The book highlights the ways in which values are embedded in the fabric of scientific methodology, from hypothesis formation to evidence interpretation.
Through clear explanations and examples, it demonstrates the importance of acknowledging values to foster more responsible and transparent science.
Ideal for students and researchers, this introduction encourages a nuanced understanding of science as a value-laden enterprise.
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