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A Changing Climate for ScienceBlue Skies and Other Shades

A Changing Climate for Science: Blue Skies and Other Shades [Lewis explores the importance of curiosity as a key aspect of scientific practice. By exploring a case study of palaeoclimate research and examples of the dark outcomes of scientific research, Lewis demonstrates the limitations of a utilitarian framing of research. Such a problem-solution approach to scientific inquiry denies the essence of science as an experimental, uncertain and curious mode of producing knowledge. Lewis argues that scientists should also view science as a fundamental creative process that requires curiosity. Hence, curiosity and transparency are presented as counterpoints in scientific practice. By employing both as key elements of scientific practice, scientists can both attend to the critical relationship between science and society, and develop a deeper and richer connection to the world.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Changing Climate for ScienceBlue Skies and Other Shades

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Springer International Publishing
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017
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978-3-319-54264-5
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117 –135
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10.1007/978-3-319-54265-2_7
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[Lewis explores the importance of curiosity as a key aspect of scientific practice. By exploring a case study of palaeoclimate research and examples of the dark outcomes of scientific research, Lewis demonstrates the limitations of a utilitarian framing of research. Such a problem-solution approach to scientific inquiry denies the essence of science as an experimental, uncertain and curious mode of producing knowledge. Lewis argues that scientists should also view science as a fundamental creative process that requires curiosity. Hence, curiosity and transparency are presented as counterpoints in scientific practice. By employing both as key elements of scientific practice, scientists can both attend to the critical relationship between science and society, and develop a deeper and richer connection to the world.]

Published: Apr 12, 2017

Keywords: Curiosity; Transparency; Palaeoclimate; Value; Useless knowledge; Problems

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