Dhein, Kelle (2026) A Philosophical Framework for Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Biobanking. [Preprint]
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Abstract
The premise of this paper is that philosophical questions about the nature of biological data have the power to help guide the implementation of Indigenous Data Sovereignty. I begin by considering two views of data: the correspondence view and the pragmatic view. Then, I argue that the pragmatic view is better suited to realizing Indigenous Data Sovereignty than the correspondence view for two reasons. First, the pragmatic view shares more affinities with North American Indigenous philosophies than the correspondence view. Second, the pragmatic view helps translate scientists’ generically virtuous goals of “understanding” and “improving” the world with biodata into practical goals fit for the judgement of Indigenous communities. Next, I argue that the creation of Indigenous-led biobanks is a promising strategy for realizing Indigenous Data Sovereignty because such institutions have the potential to reshape the trajectory of the biological sciences. Finally, I suggest a two-leveled governance structure and policies that Indigenous-led biobanks can adopt to realize the goals of Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
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| Additional Information: | Scheduled for publication in American Indian Culture and Research Journal in December 2026 | ||||||
| Keywords: | Pragmatism, Indigenous Philosophy, Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Philosophy of Science | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Biology General Issues > Ethical Issues General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Science and Policy General Issues > Values In Science |
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| Depositing User: | Kelle Dhein | ||||||
| Date Deposited: | 26 Feb 2026 12:03 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 26 Feb 2026 12:03 | ||||||
| Item ID: | 28352 | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Biology General Issues > Ethical Issues General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Science and Policy General Issues > Values In Science |
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| Date: | 2026 | ||||||
| URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/28352 |
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