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Institutionalized Expertise: Trust, Rejection, and Ignorance
No full textThis book offers a collective study of issues to do with experts and expertise, a topic of tremendous contemporary significance. The perspectives are philosophical but draw on relevant work from the sciences and social sciences. In addition, in keeping with other volumes in Oxford University Press\u27s Engaging Philosophy series, many of the papers in the volume have an applied dimension, in that they examine the issues in practical settings. The questions discussed include the following: What is an expert? Who decides who the experts are? Should we always defer to experts? How should expertise inform public policy? What happens when the experts disagree? Must experts be unbiased? Should all experts be treated the same, or does it matter what the source of the expertise is? How should the testimony of experts be reported by the media? The chapters in the volume are organized into six sections: expertise and trust; situated and group expertise; expertise and public policy; expertise and virtue; expertise about value; and new directions. This volume will be of interest to scholars in such fields as philosophy, sociology, political theory, psychology, cognitive science, and bioethics. It will also be of relevance to policy-makers interested in the role that expertise plays in public policy.
DeNicola\u27s chapter analyzes two converging, though apparently contradictory, trends in contemporary culture: increased specialization and the skepticism or rejection of expertise. The author argues that some aspects of the institutionalization of specialized expertise contribute to public skepticism and hostility to experts
Friend Support Preferences in College Students
Get PDFEmotion socialization is the process by which a child’s caregivers teach them how to understand and appropriately express emotions (Eisenberg et al., 1998). We investigated the relationship between the emotion socialization strategies experienced in childhood and mental health outcomes in young adulthood. Additionally, we examined how this relationship may differ as a function of socioeconomic status (SES)
Marie Curie: The Quantum Matriarch
Get PDFEntitled “Marie Curie: The Quantum Matriarch,” this paper illuminates the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Marie Curie, whose groundbreaking work in radioactivity revolutionized the scientific landscape. Born as Maria Skłodowska in the heart of Warsaw, Curie’s odyssey from Poland’s clandestine Flying University to the hallowed halls of Paris’ Sorbonne epitomizes her tenacious quest for enlightenment amidst the shackles of societal norms. In collaboration with her spouse, Pierre Curie, she discovered the elements polonium and radium, thereby introducing the concept of “radioactivity” to the world and securing Nobel accolades in both Physics and Chemistry. This paper ventures into her intimate tribulations and professional adversities, spotlighting the scourge of gender discrimination and the harrowing repercussions of radiation. The Curies’ pioneering research not only propelled the frontiers of science but also forged pivotal pathways in medical therapeutics, particularly in oncology. Marie Curie’s monumental legacy, immortalized by her resting place in the Panthéon, stands as a beacon of inspiration, underscoring a relentless pursuit of truth that surmounts the confines of gender and societal limitations. Through a tapestry of historical chronicles and nuanced storytelling, this paper pays homage to Curie’s colossal imprint on science and her unyielding spirit
Expanding Healthcare Access for the Undocumented Immigrant Community: The HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2023
Get PDFWhen it comes to the topic of universal healthcare, most of us will readily agree that healthcare is a human right. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of who should be granted this right, and if it should be left to the free market to determine access and affordability. Specifically, the political debate on expanding healthcare access to undocumented immigrants in the United States revolve around concerns over costs, legality, and equity. Proponents maintain that it is a human right whereas opponents question the potential burden on taxpayers and the implication for immigration policy. The HEAL for Immigrant Families Act was proposed in July 2023 with the aim of expanding health care access for undocumented immigrants. The Act includes several provisions that seek to lift current legal restrictions, such as the state plan option, which I will analyze further in this white paper
Student Protest Publications at Gettysburg College
Get PDFStudent protest publications written in the 1950s and 1960s of Gettysburg College history were generally regarded as passion projects, as the campus did not foster an activist culture. However, these publications had various missions. Black Awareness aimed to educate the predominantly white student population on the experiences of Black students both on and off campus. College Crier published polling information about opinions on school, national, and international issues. EATSIT wanted to challenge the status quo and attempted to shock readers with vulgar illustrations and sexual references. Overall, this project aimed to discover what Gettysburg College students were writing about, and how the greater community reacted