Science, Faith and Society
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Science, Faith and Society is a philosophical work by Michael Polanyi that explores the social and moral foundations of scientific inquiry and challenges the ideal of completely objective, value-free science.
All labels observed (1)
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| Science, Faith and Society canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1073211 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Science, Faith and Society Context triple: [Michael Polanyi, notableWork, Science, Faith and Society]
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A.
The Language of God
The Language of God is a book by geneticist Francis Collins in which he argues that modern science, particularly genetics, is compatible with Christian faith and belief in a divine creator.
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B.
Belief: Readings on the Reason for Faith
"Belief: Readings on the Reason for Faith" is a collection of essays and reflections edited by geneticist Francis Collins that explores the relationship between science, reason, and religious faith.
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C.
Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science is a classic skeptical book by Martin Gardner that critically examines pseudoscience, fringe theories, and popular scientific misconceptions.
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E.
An Analysis of Religious Belief
An Analysis of Religious Belief is a 19th-century work of religious criticism by John Russell, Viscount Amberley, examining the origins, validity, and social impact of religious doctrines.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Science, Faith and Society Target entity description: Science, Faith and Society is a philosophical work by Michael Polanyi that explores the social and moral foundations of scientific inquiry and challenges the ideal of completely objective, value-free science.
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A.
The Language of God
The Language of God is a book by geneticist Francis Collins in which he argues that modern science, particularly genetics, is compatible with Christian faith and belief in a divine creator.
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B.
Belief: Readings on the Reason for Faith
"Belief: Readings on the Reason for Faith" is a collection of essays and reflections edited by geneticist Francis Collins that explores the relationship between science, reason, and religious faith.
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C.
Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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D.
Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science is a classic skeptical book by Martin Gardner that critically examines pseudoscience, fringe theories, and popular scientific misconceptions.
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E.
An Analysis of Religious Belief
An Analysis of Religious Belief is a 19th-century work of religious criticism by John Russell, Viscount Amberley, examining the origins, validity, and social impact of religious doctrines.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| arguesAgainst |
conception of science as purely mechanical procedure
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ideal of completely detached scientific observer ⓘ |
| arguesFor |
acknowledgment of fiduciary frameworks in science
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integration of ethical reflection into scientific life ⓘ recognition of personal participation in knowing ⓘ |
| author | Michael Polanyi ⓘ |
| explores |
interaction between scientific beliefs and wider culture
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limits of formal rules in guiding research ⓘ normative dimensions of scientific method ⓘ role of tradition in scientific progress ⓘ |
| field |
epistemology
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ethics of science ⓘ philosophy ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy of science
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social philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
anti-positivist view of science
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communitarian view of scientific rationality ⓘ critical of scientism ⓘ |
| influenced |
debates in philosophy of science
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discussions of tacit knowledge ⓘ theory of personal knowledge ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Michael Polanyi
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surface form:
Michael Polanyi's experience as a scientist
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| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
community of scientists
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critique of value-free science ⓘ ethics of scientific inquiry ⓘ moral foundations of scientific inquiry ⓘ objectivity in science ⓘ personal knowledge in science ⓘ relationship between science and society ⓘ role of faith in scientific practice ⓘ scientific authority and responsibility ⓘ social foundations of scientific inquiry ⓘ tacit commitments in scientific research ⓘ |
| positionHeld |
attempts to make science purely objective can be misleading
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faith-like assumptions underlie scientific practice ⓘ science is not completely value-free ⓘ scientific inquiry depends on moral and social commitments ⓘ scientific objectivity is rooted in shared standards of a community ⓘ scientists have social and moral responsibilities ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Personal Knowledge
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The Tacit Dimension ⓘ |
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