SOC254 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Technocentrism, Nature Religion, Moral Universalism
10 Nov 2018
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The four institutional imperatives that comprise the ethos of modern science: universalism. Claims are subject to a pre-established impersonal criteria in accordance with observation and previously confirmed knowledge. Acceptance or rejection of claims does not depend on personal or social attributes (race, nationality, religion, class, personal qualities, etc. ) Free access to scientific pursuits; scientific careers to be restricted solely due to the lack of competence economy; reflects the discrepancies in the conception of intellectual property: disinterestedness. A passion for knowledge, idle curiosity, altruistic concern with the benefit to humanity. The distinctive characteristics of science itself rather than the moral integrity of scientists can be attributed to the absence of fraud in the field. Based on the public and testable character of science. Supported by the ultimate accountability of scientists to their compeers. However; scientific authority can be appropriated for interested purposes. The borrowed authority of science bestows prestige on the unscientific doctrine.
