Public Knowledge - An Essay Concerning the Social Dimension of Science

Professor Ziman argues that the goal of all scientific research is to contribute to the consensus of universally accepted knowledge.

List of contents

Preface; 1. What is science?; 2. Science and non-science; 3. Scientific method and scientific argument; 4. Education for science; 5. The individual scientist; 6. Community and communications; 7. Institutions and authorities; 8. Summing up; Index.

Summary

Professor Ziman argues that the goal of all scientific research is to contribute to the consensus of universally accepted knowledge. He explores the philosophical, psychological and sociological consequences of the principle, and explains how the consensus is established and how the work of the individual scientist becomes part of it.

Product details

• Authors: Ziman, J. M. Ziman
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.06.2010
• EAN: 9780521095198
• ISBN: 978-0-521-09519-8
• No. of pages: 168
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 188 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works