Abstract

Kourany recommends that both the sciences and the philosophy of science become more socially responsible. I have five questions. (1) Is a socially responsible science (SRS) possible? (2) Is a SRS desirable? (3) Is a socially responsible philosophy of science (SRPOS) possible? (4) Is a SRPOS desirable? (5) Is a SRPOS feasible? My answers are (1) Yes. (2) It depends. (3) Yes. (4) Probably yes. (5) It depends.

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