Feminist Philosophy of Science

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Who is considered one of the most influential feminist philosophers of science?

  1. Sandra Harding

  2. Evelyn Fox Keller

  3. Donna Haraway

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sandra Harding, Evelyn Fox Keller, and Donna Haraway are all renowned feminist philosophers of science who have made significant contributions to the field.

What is the central critique of traditional philosophy of science from a feminist perspective?

  1. It is androcentric and excludes women's experiences and perspectives.

  2. It is based on a false dichotomy between objectivity and subjectivity.

  3. It ignores the social and historical context of scientific knowledge production.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist philosophers of science argue that traditional philosophy of science is androcentric, excludes women's experiences and perspectives, is based on a false dichotomy between objectivity and subjectivity, and ignores the social and historical context of scientific knowledge production.

What is the concept of 'standpoint theory' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It argues that knowledge is situated and partial, and that different social positions give rise to different perspectives on the world.

  2. It emphasizes the importance of reflexivity and self-awareness in scientific inquiry.

  3. It calls for the inclusion of women and other marginalized groups in the production of scientific knowledge.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Standpoint theory in feminist philosophy of science argues that knowledge is situated and partial, emphasizes the importance of reflexivity and self-awareness in scientific inquiry, and calls for the inclusion of women and other marginalized groups in the production of scientific knowledge.

What is the concept of 'gendered knowledge' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It refers to knowledge that is produced by and for women.

  2. It refers to knowledge that is about women and their experiences.

  3. It refers to knowledge that is shaped by gender biases and assumptions.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gendered knowledge in feminist philosophy of science refers to knowledge that is produced by and for women, knowledge that is about women and their experiences, and knowledge that is shaped by gender biases and assumptions.

What is the concept of 'objectivity' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is a myth and is impossible to achieve in scientific inquiry.

  2. It is a goal that can be achieved through rigorous methods and procedures.

  3. It is a social and historical construct that is shaped by power relations.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist philosophers of science argue that objectivity is a myth and is impossible to achieve in scientific inquiry, that it is a goal that can be achieved through rigorous methods and procedures, and that it is a social and historical construct that is shaped by power relations.

What is the concept of 'value-free science' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is the idea that science is objective and free from values.

  2. It is the idea that science is always influenced by values and social interests.

  3. It is the idea that science should be used to promote social justice and equality.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist philosophers of science argue that the idea of value-free science is a myth, that science is always influenced by values and social interests, and that science should be used to promote social justice and equality.

What is the concept of 'feminist empiricism' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is an approach to science that emphasizes the importance of women's experiences and perspectives.

  2. It is an approach to science that seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in scientific research.

  3. It is an approach to science that promotes the inclusion of women in scientific fields.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist empiricism in feminist philosophy of science is an approach to science that emphasizes the importance of women's experiences and perspectives, seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in scientific research, and promotes the inclusion of women in scientific fields.

What is the concept of 'feminist standpoint epistemology' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is an approach to knowledge that emphasizes the importance of women's experiences and perspectives.

  2. It is an approach to knowledge that seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in knowledge production.

  3. It is an approach to knowledge that promotes the inclusion of women in knowledge production.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist standpoint epistemology in feminist philosophy of science is an approach to knowledge that emphasizes the importance of women's experiences and perspectives, seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in knowledge production, and promotes the inclusion of women in knowledge production.

What is the concept of 'feminist technoscience' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is an approach to science and technology that emphasizes the importance of women's experiences and perspectives.

  2. It is an approach to science and technology that seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in science and technology.

  3. It is an approach to science and technology that promotes the inclusion of women in science and technology fields.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist technoscience in feminist philosophy of science is an approach to science and technology that emphasizes the importance of women's experiences and perspectives, seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in science and technology, and promotes the inclusion of women in science and technology fields.

What is the concept of 'feminist ethics of care' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is an approach to ethics that emphasizes the importance of care and compassion.

  2. It is an approach to ethics that seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in ethical theories.

  3. It is an approach to ethics that promotes the inclusion of women in ethical decision-making.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist ethics of care in feminist philosophy of science is an approach to ethics that emphasizes the importance of care and compassion, seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in ethical theories, and promotes the inclusion of women in ethical decision-making.

What is the concept of 'feminist science studies' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and science.

  2. It is a field of study that seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in science.

  3. It is a field of study that promotes the inclusion of women in science.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist science studies in feminist philosophy of science is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and science, seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in science, and promotes the inclusion of women in science.

What is the concept of 'feminist philosophy of technology' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and technology.

  2. It is a field of study that seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in technology.

  3. It is a field of study that promotes the inclusion of women in technology.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist philosophy of technology in feminist philosophy of science is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and technology, seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in technology, and promotes the inclusion of women in technology.

What is the concept of 'feminist bioethics' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and bioethics.

  2. It is a field of study that seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in bioethics.

  3. It is a field of study that promotes the inclusion of women in bioethics.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist bioethics in feminist philosophy of science is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and bioethics, seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in bioethics, and promotes the inclusion of women in bioethics.

What is the concept of 'feminist environmental philosophy' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and environmental philosophy.

  2. It is a field of study that seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in environmental philosophy.

  3. It is a field of study that promotes the inclusion of women in environmental philosophy.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist environmental philosophy in feminist philosophy of science is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and environmental philosophy, seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in environmental philosophy, and promotes the inclusion of women in environmental philosophy.

What is the concept of 'feminist philosophy of medicine' in feminist philosophy of science?

  1. It is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and philosophy of medicine.

  2. It is a field of study that seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in philosophy of medicine.

  3. It is a field of study that promotes the inclusion of women in philosophy of medicine.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist philosophy of medicine in feminist philosophy of science is a field of study that examines the relationship between gender and philosophy of medicine, seeks to uncover and challenge gender biases in philosophy of medicine, and promotes the inclusion of women in philosophy of medicine.

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