Philosophy of Science for Sustainability Science

Michiru Nagatsu; Taylor Davis; Tyler des Roches; Inkeri Koskinen; Miles A.J. MacLeod; Milutin Stojanovic; Henrik Thoren

doi:10.1007/s11625-020-00832-8

Philosophy of Science for Sustainability Science

Michiru Nagatsu^*, Taylor Davis, Tyler des Roches, Inkeri Koskinen, Miles A.J. MacLeod, Milutin Stojanovic, Henrik Thoren

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Sustainability science seeks to extend scientific investigation into domains characterized by a distinct problem-solving agenda, physical and social complexity, and complex moral and ethical landscapes. In this endeavor, it arguably pushes scientific investigation beyond its usual comfort zones, raising fundamental issues about how best to structure such investigation. Philosophers of science have long scrutinized the structure of science and scientific practices, and the conditions under which they operate effectively. We propose a critical engagement between sustainability scientists and philosophers of science with respect to how to engage in scientific activity in these complex domains. We identify specific issues philosophers of science raise concerning current sustainability science and the contributions philosophers can make to resolving them. In conclusion, we reflect on the steps philosophers of science could take to advance sustainability science.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1807-1817
Number of pages	11
Journal	Sustainability Science
Volume	15
Issue number	6
Early online date	22 Jun 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-020-00832-8
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2020

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