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Collaborative Practice, Epistemic Dependence and Opacity: The case of space telescope data processing

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Jebeile, Julie [UCL]

Wagenknecht recently introduced a conceptual (yet non-exhaustive) distinction between translucent and opaque epistemic dependence in order to better describe the diversity of the relations of epistemic dependence between scientists in collaborative research practice. In line with her analysis, I will further elaborate on the different kinds of expertise that are specific to instrument- and computer-assisted practices, and will identify potential sources of opacity. To achieve this, I focus on a contemporary case of scientific knowledge creation, i.e., space telescope data processing.

Document type Article de périodique (Journal article) – Article de recherche
Access type Accès libre
Publication date 2018
Language Anglais
Journal information "Philosophia Scientae" - Vol. 22, no.2, p. 59-78 (2018)
Peer reviewed yes
Publisher OpenEdition
issn 1281-2463
e-issn 1775-4283
Publication status Publié
Affiliation UCL - SSH/ISP - Institut supérieur de philosophie
Keywords dépendance épistémique ; épistémologie sociale ; opacité épistémique ; pratiques collaboratives ; dimension collective de la science
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Bibliographic reference Jebeile, Julie. Collaborative Practice, Epistemic Dependence and Opacity: The case of space telescope data processing. In: Philosophia Scientae, Vol. 22, no.2, p. 59-78 (2018)
Permanent URL http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/216051