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Project Mathematics, Computer Science and Society

Project leader: F.A.J. Birrer

Staff

(situation at September 1, 2008)

permanent staff

Description of the project

Research area

Mathematics & Society, Computer Science/Chemistry/Science & Society.

Mission/themes

Understanding and supporting argumentative, procedural and ethical quality in societal debate, deliberation and decision making that relate to (or draw upon) science and technology, particularly information technology, mathematical models and statistics, environmental issues and biotechnology

Research results in 2007

An argumentation analysis of the recent US debate on data mining was finished for publication. A start was made with what will be a major activity for the coming period: a fundamental project in epistemology, to develop a theory of knowledge. Though aimed as a contribution to epistemology in general, the more specific purpose is to provide a basis for the study of (the social role of) science and scientific expertise.