The difference-to-inference model for values in science

Stegenga, Jacob and Menon, Tarun (2023) The difference-to-inference model for values in science. Res Philosophica, 100 (4). pp. 423-447. ISSN 2168-9105

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Abstract

The value-free ideal for science holds that values should not influence the core features of scientific reasoning. We defend the difference-to-inference model of value-permeation, which holds that value-permeation in science is problematic when values make a difference to the inferences made about a hypothesis. This view of value-permeation is superior to existing views, and it suggests a corresponding maxim—namely, that scientists should strive to eliminate differences to inference. This maxim is the basis of a novel value-free ideal for science.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Stegenga, Jacob and Menon, Tarun
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Philosophy & psychology Natural Sciences
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Arts and Sciences
Full Text Status:	None
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6817
Publisher URL:	https://doi.org/10.5840/resphilosophica2023928102

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