Abstract
In this paper, I first explore the reasons for embracing multiculturalism, arguing that multiculturalism is best conceived and defended in universalistic moral, rather than epistemic, terms. I then criticize the common view that multiculturalism is incompatible with a universalistic conception of science, and argue that multiculturalism is compatible with a suitably characterized epistemic universalism. Finally, I consider whether or not that sort of universalism is itself morally objectionable, and argue that it is not. The upshot is that science educators ought to embrace both a universalistic conception of multiculturalism (on moral grounds), and a universalistic conception of science (on epistemic grounds).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-108 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Interchange |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
Keywords
- Cultural artifacts
- Epistemology
- Morality
- Multiculturalism
- Particularity
- Respect
- Science education
- Universalism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Social Sciences(all)
- Law