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  1. Philosophy Of Science

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    Feminist epistemology in science argues that scientific practice, from theory selection to the framing of research questions, is inherently infused with social values. Values are not merely disruptive biases but are necessary components of scientific methodology, especially in areas where empirical data are ambiguous or underdetermined. For example, choosing between two empirically equivalent models often involves [aesthet…