Science Education: Multicultural and Universal |
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Authors: | Harvey Siegel |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Philosophy, University of Miami, P.O. Box 248054, Coral Gables, Florida, 33124-4670, U.S.A. |
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Abstract: | In this paper, I first explore the reasons for embracing multiculturalism, arguing that multiculturalism is best conceived and defended in universalistic moral, rather than epistemic, terms. I then criticize the common view that multiculturalism is incompatible with a universalistic conception of science, and argue that multiculturalism is compatible with a suitably characterized epistemic universalism. Finally, I consider whether or not that sort of universalism is itself morally objectionable, and argue that it is not. The upshot is that science educators ought to embrace both a universalistic conception of multiculturalism (on moral grounds), and a universalistic conception of science (on epistemic grounds). |
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Keywords: | science education multiculturalism universalism epistemology morality respect cultural artifacts particularity |
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