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A critical feminist science studies critique of the term 'pseudoscience'
- Date Issued:
- 2013
- Summary:
- Using a Critical Feminist Science Studies perspective, I examine how the term 'pseudoscience’ rewrites science’s history, preventing science from being held accountable for its power structures and hierarchical narratives. I first examine the historical and cultural origins of science, the figure of the scientist, and 'objectivity.' Then, I explore science's obsession with the body in the many works and theories that have been developed since its origination in the seventeenth century. Finally, I apply critical feminist science studies to Michael Shermer's usage of the word 'pseudoscience' in his book, Why People Believe Weird Things. My proposed solution is that we stop using such a term in order to hold science accountable for its problematic aspects and legacies. I also suggest that we adopt Donna Haraway’s concept of ‘situated knowledge’ to replace objectivity.
Title: | A critical feminist science studies critique of the term 'pseudoscience'. |
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Name(s): |
Lewycky, Zoe Njambi, Wairimũ N. Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Genre: | Thesis | |
Date Created: | Spring 2013 | |
Date Issued: | 2013 | |
Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Florida | |
Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
Extent: | 77 p. | |
Language(s): | English | |
Summary: | Using a Critical Feminist Science Studies perspective, I examine how the term 'pseudoscience’ rewrites science’s history, preventing science from being held accountable for its power structures and hierarchical narratives. I first examine the historical and cultural origins of science, the figure of the scientist, and 'objectivity.' Then, I explore science's obsession with the body in the many works and theories that have been developed since its origination in the seventeenth century. Finally, I apply critical feminist science studies to Michael Shermer's usage of the word 'pseudoscience' in his book, Why People Believe Weird Things. My proposed solution is that we stop using such a term in order to hold science accountable for its problematic aspects and legacies. I also suggest that we adopt Donna Haraway’s concept of ‘situated knowledge’ to replace objectivity. | |
Identifier: | FA00003523 (IID) | |
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Includes bibliography. Thesis (B.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 2013. |
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Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
Sublocation: | FAU Digital Library | |
Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003523 | |
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Host Institution: | FAU | |
Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. | |
Is Part of Series: | FAU Honors Theses Digital Collection. |