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Postmodernism and immune selfhood.

A I Tauber1

  • 1Center for Philosophy and History of Science, Boston University.

Science in Context
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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This study explores how modernist and postmodernist philosophical ideas influence immunology research through metaphorical language. It highlights the bidirectional relationship between scientific discourse and societal influences.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • Two distinct research traditions in immunology, focusing on immune identification, stem from differing philosophical underpinnings.
  • These traditions can be categorized as modernist and postmodernist, reflecting broader cultural and philosophical trends.
  • The study applies these cultural and philosophical labels to immunology to explore scientific resonances with wider society.

Observation:

  • The connection between these philosophical traditions and immunology is best understood through metaphor.
  • Scientific discourse in immunology utilizes metaphors drawn from everyday life and broader culture.
  • Post-World War II cultural sentiments, particularly postmodernist ideas, are discernible in the metaphorical language used in immunology.

Findings:

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  • Immunological research traditions exhibit distinct theoretical goals rooted in competing philosophical foundations.
  • Metaphorical language in immunology reflects and draws from cultural contexts, including postmodernist thought.
  • Postmodernist ideologies have, in turn, drawn support from concepts within immunology.

Implications:

  • Understanding the metaphorical underpinnings of scientific language can reveal deeper connections between science and culture.
  • The study underscores the reciprocal influence between scientific discourse and the societal context in which it is embedded.
  • This analysis provides a framework for examining how cultural shifts can impact scientific conceptualization and communication.