Subject to natural law: a meditation on the 'two cultures' problem. [Paper in: Thematic articles: Science. Kirby, Vicki (ed.).]

In the context of feminist studies, argues that the gulf between the humanities and the sciences now seems wider than ever. As the humanities have found ways to subject scientific research to textual and cultural analysis, there has been a tendency towards diagnostic fault-finding, suspicion and acc...

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Published inAustralian feminist studies Vol. 23; no. 55; pp. 5 - 17
Main Author Kirby, Vicki
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.2008
Subjects
Biology
Butler, Judith
Certainty
Feminism
Knowledge (Theory)
Natural Law
Nature/Culture division
Power (Philosophy)
Sex role
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ISSN0816-4649
1465-3303
DOI10.1080/08164640701827162

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Summary:In the context of feminist studies, argues that the gulf between the humanities and the sciences now seems wider than ever. As the humanities have found ways to subject scientific research to textual and cultural analysis, there has been a tendency towards diagnostic fault-finding, suspicion and accusation that militates against more generous styles of engagement. Indeed, the urgent need to interrogate the motivations and premises of scientific practice - the self-evidence of objective truth and the juggernaut of instrumental progress - has fostered a sense of political purpose whose own truth claims and progressivism escape similar scrutiny. Explores this awkward impasse by reinvigorating its terms of reference. (Quotes from original text)
Bibliography:Australian Feminist Studies, v.23, no.55, Mar 2008: (5)-17
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ISSN:0816-4649
1465-3303
DOI:10.1080/08164640701827162