Science communication and the public intellectual: a view from philosophy

March 28th, 2017 | RESEARCH

While science communication has become increasingly professionalised, philosophers have been far less active in, and reflective about, how we talk to the public. In thinking about the relationship between the ‘public intellectual’ and science communication, however, philosophy has some important contributions to make, despite the differences of content and disciplinary approach. What, then, can both these professions learn from each other about how to engage with the public - and the risks that this might involve?

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Patrick Stokes, Author, Deakin University

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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049

Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 16
Number: 1

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Audience: General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: General STEM | Social science and psychology
Resource Type: Mass Media Article | Reference Materials
Environment Type: Citizen Science Programs | Conferences | Exhibitions | Media and Technology | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Professional Development | Conferences | Networks | Public Programs