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  • Philosophy of Science
  • Sociology of Science
  • Bioethics

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  • The philosophical literature on diversity in science often overlooks distinct concepts of diversity.
  • This oversight can lead to ambiguity in defining diversity and its implications.
  • Existing research may draw problematic inferences due to unclarity in diversity concepts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To distinguish three core concepts of diversity applicable in various contexts.
  • To analyze the association of each diversity concept with distinct epistemic and ethical rationales.
  • To highlight the significance of clarifying diversity concepts in scientific discourse and research.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of diversity in the context of scientific communities.
  • Examination of philosophical and empirical literature on diversity in science.
  • Case study illustration using deliberative mini-publics on human tissue biobanking.

Main Results:

  • Three distinct concepts of diversity were identified and defined.
  • Each concept was shown to be linked with specific epistemic (knowledge-related) and ethical (value-related) justifications.
  • The unacknowledged multiplicity of diversity concepts can obscure ethical-epistemic challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Clarifying the specific concept of diversity used is essential for rigorous scientific inquiry and ethical deliberation.
  • Distinguishing between diversity concepts can prevent misinterpretations of empirical findings.
  • A nuanced understanding of diversity is vital for addressing complex ethical and epistemic questions in science, particularly in applied contexts like biobanking.