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My research deals with philosophy of science and political philosophy, and especially the intersection of the two. I am especially interested in what might be called the "political economy of science": the ways in which the social organization of scientific activity and interactions with other kinds of organizations (social movements, the state, the market) influence the products of that activity (i.e., scientific theories and technology). I'm currently spinning papers out of my dissertation, developing plans for a book on political philosophy, and brainstorming a research project on funding structures of research into either genetically modified crops or nutrition science.

3 items found. Sort by: publication yearfirst authorviewingsaddition date Dan Hicks (2011). On the Ideal of Autonomous Science. Philosophy of Science 78 (5):1235-1248. Science, Logic, and Mathematics Direct download (2 more)     My bibliography     Export citation   Daniel Hicks (2011). Scientific Practices and Their Social Context. Dissertation, U. of Notre Dame My dissertation combines philosophy of science and political philosophy. Drawing directly on the work of Alasdair MacIntyre and inspired by John Dewey, I develop two rival conceptions of scientific practice. I show that these rivals are closely linked to the two basic sides in the science and values debate -- the debate over the extent to which ethical and political values may legitimately influence scientific inquiry. Finally, I start to develop an account of justice that is sensitive to these legitimate (...) and illegitimate influences. (shrink) Feminist Philosophy of Science in Philosophy of Science, Misc Science and Values in General Philosophy of Science Sociology of Science in General Philosophy of Science Welfare in Social and Political Philosophy   My bibliography     Export citation   Daniel Hicks (2011). Is Longino's Conception of Objectivity Feminist? Hypatia 26 (2):333-351. Helen Longino's account of objectivity has been highly regarded by both feminist and mainstream philosophers of science. However, I have encountered three feminist philosophers who have all offered one especially compelling feminist critique of Longino's view: far from vindicating or privileging the work of feminist scientists, Longino's account actually requires the active cultivation of anti-feminist and misogynist scientists to balance out the possibility of feminist bias. I call this objection the Nazi problem, for the particular version that claims that her (...) view requires even the active cultivation of Nazi scientists in objective inquiry. In this paper I consider one response to the Nazi problem, which I call the good faith argument. I show that the good faith argument itself is just as objectionable, on feminist grounds, as the Nazi problem it is meant to address. (shrink) Feminist Epistemology in Epistemology Feminist Metaphysics in Philosophy of Gender, Race, and Sexuality Feminist Philosophy of Science in Philosophy of Science, Misc Objectivity and Value in Social Science in Philosophy of Social Science Science and Values in General Philosophy of Science Direct download (4 more)     My bibliography     Export citation

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