Feminism and Philosophy of Science - An Introduction

This book reflects upon the growth of interest in feminist ideas of philosophy of science and traces the development of the subject within the confines of feminist philosophy.Reflecting upon the recent growth of interest in feminist ideas of philosophy of science, this book traces the development of the subject within the confines of feminist philosophy. It is designed to introduce the newcomer to the main ideas that form the subject area with a view to equipping students with all the major arguments and standpoints required in understanding this burgeoning area of study.; The book is arranged thematically and looks at the spectrum of views that have arisen in the debate. It is broadly arranged into sections dealing with concepts such as the notion of value free-science, values, objectivity, point of view and relativism, but also details the many subsidiary ideas that have sprung from these topics.