The authors argue for a more nuanced understanding of scientific authority from "summary" of Leviathan and the Air-Pump by Steven Shapin,Simon Schaffer
The argument put forth by Shapin and Schaffer is that the authority of science is not as straightforward as many assume. They highlight the complexities and nuances involved in establishing scientific authority, particularly in the context of the dispute between Thomas Hobbes and Robert Boyle. The authors scrutinize the process through which scientific knowledge is produced and validated, shedding light on the intricate interplay of factors that contribute to the construction of scientific authority. Rather than viewing scientific authority as a monolithic and absolute concept, Shapin and Schaffer emphasize the contingent nature of scientific knowledge and the social dynamics that underpin its recognition. They contend that scientific authority is not solely derived from empirical...
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