Compromising the Ideals of Science

This books examines the conditions under which scientists compromised the ideals of science, and elucidates these with reference to the challenges of profit motives and national security concerns. The book also offers suggestions for changing the political and economic conditions under which the integrity of science and its ethos can be practiced.

Autorentext

Raphael Sassower is Professor of Philosophy, Occasional Chair, and Director of the Center for Legal Studies at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA. His books include The Price of Public Intellectuals (Palgrave Pivot, 2014) and Digital Exposure: Postmodern Postcapitalism (Palgrave Pivot, 2013).

Inhalt

1. Fallen Angels: On the Compromises of Scientists 2. Big Science: Government Control of Science 3. Big Money: Setting Research Agendas 4. Big Pharma: Pharmaceutical Dominance of Science 5. Situating Technoscience