Socially responsible science: Exploring the complexities

Philosophers of science, particularly those working on science and values, often talk about the need for science to be socially responsible. However, what this means is not clear. In this paper, we review the contributions of philosophers of science to the debate over socially responsible science an...

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Published in:European journal for philosophy of science 2023-09, Vol.13 (3), Article 33
Main Authors: de Melo-Martín, Inmaculada, Intemann, Kristen
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Philosophers of science, particularly those working on science and values, often talk about the need for science to be socially responsible. However, what this means is not clear. In this paper, we review the contributions of philosophers of science to the debate over socially responsible science and explore the dimensions that a fruitful account of socially responsible science should address. Our review shows that offering a comprehensive account is difficult. We contend that broad calls for socially responsible science that fail to attend to relevant dimensions are not the solution, as they preclude meaningful changes to research institutions and practices. We conclude that narrower, more explicit accounts are more likely to lead to substantive transformation.
ISSN:1879-4912
1879-4920
DOI:10.1007/s13194-023-00537-6