Hellen Longino (July 13 1944 - present)

BA from Barnard College

1966

Received her B.A. in English literature from Barnard College in 1966. “Helen Longino.” Edited by Stanford University, Helen Longino’s Profile | Stanford Profiles, 2023, profiles.stanford.edu/helen-longino.

MA from Sussex University

1967

Received her MA in Philosophy from Sussex University in 1967. “Helen Longino.” Edited by Stanford University, Helen Longino’s Profile | Stanford Profiles, 2023, profiles.stanford.edu/helen-longino.

PhD from Johns Hopkins University

1973

Reiceved her PhD from the Johns Hopkins University in 1973. Her interests, teaching and research are in philosophy of science, social epistemology, and feminist philosophy. “Helen Longino.” Edited by Stanford University, Helen Longino’s Profile | Stanford Profiles, 2023, profiles.stanford.edu/helen-longino.

"Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry"

Jan 1, 1990

Helen Longino explores the intersection of feminism, epistemology, gender, and science. Her feminist critique of the orthodox philosophy of science is rigorous and influential. By incorporating a gender perspective and amplifying voices that have traditionally been excluded from scientific discourse, she aims to reveal and address these biases. Longino, Helen. Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry. Princeton University Press, 1990.

"The Fate of Knowledge"

2001

Longino argues that knowledge is not an isolated concept; instead, it is inherently social and influenced by various factors such as individual bias, cultural values, and social structures. Individual perspectives are limited and that knowledge becomes more reliable and accurate when subjected to critical scrutiny from diverse individuals with different backgrounds and experiences. Longino, Helen. The Fate of Knowledge. Princeton University Press, 2001.

"Studying Human Behavior; How Scientists Investigate Aggression and Sexuality"

2013

Longino argues that to understand the complexities of human behavior truly, we must incorporate perspectives from various fields, including psychology, sociology, biology, and anthropology. By doing so, we can obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that shape human actions. Longino, Helen. Studying Human Behavior: How Scientists Investigate Aggression and Sexuality. The University of Chicago Press, 2013.

Contemporary Moral Arguments: Readings in Ethical Issues

2013

In "Pornography, Oppression and Freedom" Longino suggests that specific structures inhibit our ability to think critically and independently (40-54). She highlights the importance of recognizing such oppressive structures and argues that oppressive structures often allow dominant narratives to prevail while silencing marginalized voices; limiting individuals' freedom to learn alternative perspectives and hinders growth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYU1mZnNZf8.

Professor in Philosophy

2023

Currently a Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University. “Helen Longino.” Edited by Stanford University, Helen Longino’s Profile | Stanford Profiles, 2023, profiles.stanford.edu/helen-longino.