Abstract
The aim of this paper is to show that Philip Kitcher’s ideal of well-ordered
science has limitations when trying to implement it as a guide for current
commercialized science. After describing Kitcher’s ideal, I give a critical
assessment of the approach, uncovering three limitations. I then explain
some of the major changes that science organization has undergone in recent
decades and how they affect scientific research. I argue that the limitations
of Kitcher’s approach follow from not taking these changes sufficiently
into account.
science has limitations when trying to implement it as a guide for current
commercialized science. After describing Kitcher’s ideal, I give a critical
assessment of the approach, uncovering three limitations. I then explain
some of the major changes that science organization has undergone in recent
decades and how they affect scientific research. I argue that the limitations
of Kitcher’s approach follow from not taking these changes sufficiently
into account.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Perspectives on Science |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 173-191 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISSN | 1063-6145 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Fields of Science
- 611 Philosophy