Acceptance Quote by Kenneth E. Boulding
“No science of any kind can be divorced from ethical considerations... Science is a human learning process which arises in certain subcultures in human society and not in others, and a subculture as we seen is a group of people defined by acceptance of certain common values, that is, an ethic which permits extensive communication between them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Social Function of Science”, 1975
Argues science is inseparable from ethics, shaped by cultural subgroups and shared values.
In simple terms: Science cannot be divorced from ethics and culture.
Key Takeaway
Integrate ethical reflection in scientific work.
Themes
science
ethics
culture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- research policy
- academic curricula
- public outreach
- interdisciplinary collaboration
Key Concepts
ethical frameworks
social responsibility
subcultural influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do ethical norms vary across scientific communities?
- What mechanisms ensure ethical accountability?
A Different Perspective
May not address conflicts between scientific freedom and ethical constraints.
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