Workshop on Relativism, Philosophy of Science, and Social Studies of Science

March 27th, 2009

Workshop on Relativism, Philosophy of Science, and Social Studies of Science

Helsinki School of Economics, Main Building, hall C-350 (3rd floor, turn to the left after entering the main door), Runeberginkatu 14-16

Program:

9.00-9.15 Coffee

9.15-10.30 Martin Kusch (University of Cambridge, UK, and Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies): Epistemic Relativism Defended

10.30-11.30 Sharon Crasnow (Riverside Community College, USA): Values and Science: Models, Representation, and Objectivity

11.30-13.00 Lunch break

13.00-14.00 Brad Wray (SUNY Oswego, USA): Kuhn and the Historical Perspective

14.00-14.15 Coffee break

14.15-15.15 Endla Lõhkivi (University of Tartu, Estonia): Why Practice Matters in Philosophy of Science and Social Studies of Science

15.15-16.15 Kristina Rolin (Helsinki School of Economics): The Epistemic Value of Diversity and Dissent: A Case Study from Organization Science