The philosophy of science is not independent of the way research is organized. Can scientists produce objective knowledge in a world where their research is increasingly directed towards making money or meeting social needs?
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Ziman, J. Is science losing its objectivity?. Nature 382, 751–754 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1038/382751a0
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