Alrøe, Hugo Fjelsted and Kristensen, Erik Steen (2002) Science as an actor. On the role of values and science in organic farming. Paper at: UK Organic Research 2002, Aberystwyth, 26-28th March 2002.
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Document available online at: http://www.organic.aber.ac.uk/library/Role%20of%20values%20and%20science%20in%20organic%20farming.pdf
Summary
If research is to play a role as a tool for development of organic farming, it needs to be forward-looking and proactive. Research therefore has to take up the challenge of analysing, clarifying and communicating the values that enter into the initiation of research projects in relation to the course of the organic movement. In general, values play an important role in science. This means that conventional objectivity is not an appropriate criterion of scientific quality. What is required, is a reflexive objectivity that involves the identification and communication of the cognitive context of research, including not only the observational context but also the societal and intentional context.
EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
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Type of presentation: | Paper |
Keywords: | values, science, objectivity, organic farming, research philosophy, research methodology |
Subjects: | Knowledge management > Research methodology and philosophy > Systems research and participatory research Values, standards and certification |
Research affiliation: | Denmark > DARCOF II (2000-2005) > V.1 (SYNERGY) Coordination and synergy |
Related Links: | http://www.organic.aber.ac.uk/Conference/CORconf.shtml |
Deposited By: | Alrøe, PhD Hugo Fjelsted |
ID Code: | 16 |
Deposited On: | 24 Sep 2002 |
Last Modified: | 29 Aug 2022 08:22 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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