Global Epistemologies and Philosophies of Science

This book presents diverse perspectives on global epistemology and philosophy of science, addressing critical issues in knowledge production and local practices.

In bringing together a diverse community of thinkers, Global Epistemologies and Philosophies of Science offers fresh perspectives on the interplay between global epistemology and the philosophy of science. This work highlights how various frameworks from academic philosophy, including standpoint theory, social epistemology, and feminist philosophy of science, alongside insights from decolonial studies and transdisciplinary approaches, can enhance our understanding of knowledge production in a global context.

The book addresses pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and infectious diseases, which provoke complex inquiries regarding the production of scientific knowledge and its relationship with local knowledge systems. It argues that academic philosophy often overlooks the global negotiations of knowledge, leading to a disconnect between critical philosophical debates and urgent scientific and societal issues.

Global Epistemologies and Philosophies of Science serves as an invitation to expand the horizons of academic philosophy by framing epistemology and the philosophy of science as fields deeply engaged with global realities. It emphasizes the need to consider diverse forms of knowledge production and their relationships with local practices, livelihoods, and worldviews. This integrative approach is not only relevant for philosophers but also for interdisciplinary scholars grappling with the methodological and political challenges at the intersection of science and society.