In this dissertation scientific theory is investigated in
order to show its socio-ethical aspects. An historical
approach shows that prevailing historical conditions
influence the development of scientific theory. These
conditions are also created by the theories that they
influence. Thus there is a continual interaction between
theory and practice, pointinig to the socio-ethical aspects
of theory. An investigation of scientific theory including
biological theory also shows this continual interaction.
Efforts to derive moral precepts from biological theory,
e.g., Darwinism, sociobiology and genetic theory reveal
the influences and prejudices of the particular historical
periods in which the theories are developed. These aspects
of scientific theory show that the scientific enterprise
is not characterised by objectivity and disinteredness.
The community aspect of scientific practice also shows
that scientists are dependent on one another and that
theories are interrelated. These spects of scientific
theory show the transcultural and transnational nature of
theory and lays a foundation for the basis of ethics and
for scientific responsibility. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of Durban-Westville, 1987.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ukzn/oai:http://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za:10413/10092 |
| Date | 27 November 2013 |
| Creators | Ganga, Karamchand Saroop. |
| Contributors | Rauche, G. A., Singh, R. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | en_ZA |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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