Helen Longino (1944-Present)

Helen Longino College Graduate

Jan 15, 1966

Helen Longino graduated from Barnard College receiving her B.A. in English Literature (“Helen Longino’s Profile | Stanford Profiles”). This was the first of three degrees she earned throughout her life. Longino went on to receive her M.A. in Philosophy and her PhD from John Hopkins University. These degrees helped pave her career as an American philosopher of science.

First Notable Appointment

Apr 15, 1973

Longino taught at the University of California San Diego from 1973-1975 (“Helen Longino’s Profile | Stanford Profiles”). This was her first of many Professor duties teaching college students the philosophy of science, social epistemology, and feminist philosophy.

Authors Her First Book: "Science as Social Knowledge"

Jun 15, 1990

Helen Longino writes and publishes her first book on values and objectivity and scientific inquiry (“Helen Longino’s Profile | Stanford Profiles”). This book is the first of many books that Longino authors in throughout her career.
Youtube educational video: https://youtu.be/VVWD6EOuG-I?si=r8P1qy3GOmKCwp4f

Awards and Honors

Aug 16, 2002

Longino has received many awards throughout her career. Her first award was for her book, "The Fate of Knowledge". She received the Robert K. Merton Professional Award for best book from the Section for Science, Knowledge, and Technology of the American Sociological Association. References: “Helen Longino’s Profile | Stanford Profiles.” Profiles.stanford.edu, profiles.stanford.edu/helen-longino. Accessed 24 Mar. 2024.