Douglas, Heather (2014) Scientific integrity in a politicized world. [Preprint]

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Abstract

That politics has an influence on science is unavoidable. Political winds shape the amount and emphasis for research funding. Political discussions determine the ethical boundaries for research. When is a political influence a politicization of science? In this paper, I begin by defining scientific integrity, so that it can be both identified when present and defended when threatened. By delving into the roles for values in science (both acceptable and unacceptable), this paper presents a clear, albeit narrow, view of scientific integrity, and shows how common forms of politicization violate scientific integrity. I also argue that defending scientific integrity is not sufficient to prevent all politicization of science—it removes only the most egregious abuses. To address the full range of politicization concerns, we need to consider both the community of science and the reasons why we pursue science.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Douglas, Heather dougl239@msu.edu 0000-0003-1068-8948
Subjects:	General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Values In Science
Depositing User:	Prof. Heather Douglas
Date Deposited:	28 Dec 2025 23:02
Last Modified:	28 Dec 2025 23:02
Item ID:	27652
Subjects:	General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Values In Science
Date:	2014
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/27652

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