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  • Philosophy of Science
  • Science and Values
  • Social Responsibility in Science

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  • Philosophers of science frequently discuss the necessity of social responsibility in scientific endeavors.
  • The precise meaning and implementation of socially responsible science remain unclear and debated.
  • Existing discussions often lack concrete dimensions for practical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review philosophical contributions to the discourse on socially responsible science.
  • To identify and explore the key dimensions required for a robust understanding of socially responsible science.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches to defining and implementing social responsibility in science.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of philosophical works on science and values.
  • Analysis of arguments concerning the definition and scope of socially responsible science.
  • Conceptual exploration of the dimensions necessary for a functional account.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive account of socially responsible science is challenging to formulate.
  • Broad calls for social responsibility in science are insufficient for driving institutional change.
  • Current frameworks often fail to address the specific dimensions needed for meaningful transformation.

Conclusions:

  • Narrower, more explicit definitions of socially responsible science are more conducive to substantive change.
  • Vague calls for social responsibility risk obscuring the path to practical implementation.
  • Future efforts should focus on developing precise and actionable frameworks for responsible scientific conduct.