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Clough studied at the University of Calgary, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology in 1987 and her Master of Arts in Social Scientific Study of Religion in 1989.
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Beyond Epistemology: A Pragmatist Approach to Feminist Science Studies
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Social critics, and especially feminist researchers, have long argued that science makes life difficult for society's weakest members. Many of the feminist critiques, particularly, have been based in epistemology. Sharyn Clough supports the intervention into science, but rejects the feminists' prevalent focus on epistemology in favor of a more empirical approach. Beyond Epistemology argues that the best way to discard sexist and racist science is to encourage more accurate data and methods. Using a case study from evolutionary biology, Clough shows how inadequate empirical philosophy is in creating real change in the sciences. Instead, she supports a more pragmatic approach based on the work of Richard Rorty and Donald Davidson. This work encourages Clough's fellow feminists to refocus their critiques and discard their philosophical debates about epistemology.
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Beyond Epistemology: A Pragmatist Approach to Feminist Science Studies by Sharyn Clough (2003-03-25)
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Sharyn Clough
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She earned her Doctor of Philosophy from Simon Fraser University in History and Philosophy of Science in 1997. Before coming to Oregon State University in 2003, she taught at Hamilton College, Le Moyne College, Rowan University, and the University of Tennessee.
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Beyond Epistemology: A Pragmatist Approach to Feminist Science Studies
(Social critics, and especially feminist researchers, have...)
- Beyond Epistemology: A Pragmatist Approach to Feminist Science Studies by Sharyn Clough (2003-03-25)
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Beyond Epistemology: A Pragmatist Approach to Feminist Science Studies
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Her specialties are philosophy of science, epistemology, contemporary pragmatism, and feminist theory.
