Invited Essay
Epistemic Pluralism and Neuroscience
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12450415 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David John Farmer (Virginia Commonwealth University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 285-295 |
| Publication date | 2008-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Administrative Theory & Praxis (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1084-1806 • E-ISSN: 1949-0461 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10841806.2008.11029643 |
| OpenAlex | W1166759615 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 3 |
Epistemic pluralism that includes neuroscience is recommended for getting Public Administration (PA) into perspective. These terms are explained and illustrated. Epistemic refers to knowing, and pluralism refers to a strategy of more then one way. Neuroscience concerns study of the brain and the central nervous system and the relation of brain functioning to such activities as behaving, thinking, remembering, feeling, deciding, and judging. It is indicated why a turn to neuroscience is important for PA. It is suggested that epistemic pluralism is the optimal approach for using neuroscience, and implications are indicated. The turn should not abandon approaches like the hermeneutic
Cognition · Cognitive science · Epistemology · Feeling · Perspective (graphical · Pluralism (philosophy · Social cognition · Social neuroscience · Sociology · Computer Science · Educational and Psychological Assessments · Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics · Neuroscience · Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function · Philosophy · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.31 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2010 - 2025 (16) |
| Highly cited | No |