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Postmodernism for animal scientists.

K K Schillo1, P B Thompson

  • 1Department of Animal Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40546-0215, USA. kkschi1@pop.uky.edu

Journal of Animal Science
|December 18, 2003
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Postmodernism offers a more plausible view of animal science, reframing it as a political activity. This perspective helps understand societal critiques of research like GMOs and intensive farming.

Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Sociology of Science

Background:

  • Traditional "modern era" scientific accounts are influential but implausible in animal science.
  • The notion that science inherently benefits humanity is questioned.
  • Postmodernism's critique of scientific objectivity is often perceived as anti-science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue for a postmodern understanding of animal science as a political activity.
  • To demonstrate how this view can clarify contentious policy issues involving science.
  • To encourage animal science to be more responsive to societal interests.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of traditional and postmodern scientific accounts.
  • Examination of value-laden judgments in scientific practices (theory selection, experimental design, technology development).

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  • Application of postmodern theory, including Foucault's concept of discourse, to scientific knowledge generation.

    • Main Results:

    • Traditional scientific models are no longer adequate for animal science.
    • Viewing science as political activity better explains societal opposition to certain research (e.g., GMOs, cloning).
    • Scientific knowledge generation can reinforce existing social and political structures.

    Conclusions:

    • A postmodern perspective is more plausible for understanding contemporary animal science.
    • Recognizing the political motivations behind scientific values is crucial for animal scientists.
    • Reforming animal science to acknowledge diverse societal interests is necessary for a pluralistic society.