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Compromising the Ideals of Science

Compromising the Ideals of Science

Raphael Sassower

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Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
2015
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Filosofía
ISBN:
9781137519412
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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.

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