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Birth
Helen Elizabeth Longino was born on July 13, 1944 and would go on to be an influential figure in the world of philosophy in regards to feminism as well as a published author and renowned professor at various universities. -
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Professor at various universities
Helen Longino started her career as a professor at UCSD, then continued on to Mills College, Rice University and University of Minnesota, before accepting her position at Stanford University. She helped start women's studies in these schools along the way, as well as raising awareness in regards to the women's liberation movement. -
Science of Social Knowledge
Helen Longino has published multiple books in her lifetime, the first of which being Science of Social Knowledge. She presents her viewpoint of contextual empiricism, meaning hypotheses with their corresponding data aren't good enough, instead one must keep in mind the beliefs and assumptions in regards to what is considered as supporting data. She also brings to light the fact that even when addressing the data's relevancy, there is still a gap between hard facts and full acceptance. -
Election to Academy
Longino's various published works as well as her research contributions in the fields of philosophy and human behavior, led to her being elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a society committed to studying and improving relevant social, scientific and intellectual issues.
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