BEGIN:VCALENDAR
PRODID:-//Grails iCalendar plugin//NONSGML Grails iCalendar plugin//EN
VERSION:2.0
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260606T144821Z
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20131002T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20131002T163000
SUMMARY:A Case for Pluralism in Science
UID:20260612T141830Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-bd7db559-gt5qm
TZID:Europe/London
LOCATION:Milton Keynes campus\, Milton Keynes\, United Kingdom
DESCRIPTION:<p>I present a defence of pluralism in science\, with reference to examples taken primarily from chemistry and physics. &nbsp\;I argue that it is beneficial to maintain multiple systems of practice in each field of study. &nbsp\;There are two types of benefits of plurality. &nbsp\;Benefits of toleration arise from simply allowing multiple systems simultaneously\, which provides insurance against unpredictability\, compensation for the limitations of each system\, and multiple satisfaction of any given aim. &nbsp\;Benefits of interaction arise from the integration of different systems for specific purposes\, the co-optation of beneficial elements across systems\, and the productive competition between systems. &nbsp\;Pluralism should not be confused with an abdication of judgment: each pluralist has the freedom and responsibility to evaluate the quality and value of scientific work. &nbsp\;Pluralism does not need to result in a paralyzing relativism or an uncontrolled dissipation of resources. &nbsp\;The pluralist recommendation to proliferate valuable systems of knowledge has concrete implications for scientific practice and science education\, and also gives new purpose and approach to the history and philosophy of science.<br> <br> Venue: &nbsp\;Open University\, Milton Keynes Campus<br> MR05 Wilson A 1st Floor<br> <br> All welcome!<br> <br> Further inquiries to t.chappell@open.ac.uk or m.leroux@open.ac.uk</p>
ORGANIZER:
METHOD:PUBLISH
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR