Science Technology & Human Values· 2026Q1
The End of Science? Agnosis and American Fascism
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This article presents Paul Edwards' 2025 Bernal Lecture, exploring the concept of 'agnosis' (the active avoidance of knowledge) and its potential links to American fascism, framed within the history and philosophy of science.
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- The article is based on Paul Edwards' 2025 Bernal Lecture for the Society for Social Studies of Science.
- It introduces and discusses the concept of 'agnosis,' which refers to the active avoidance of knowledge.
- The lecture explores potential connections between agnosis and the emergence of American fascism.
- The analysis is situated within the broader context of the history and philosophy of science.
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Abstract
The Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) annually awards the John Desmond Bernal Prize to one or more individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the field of Science and Technology Studies. Past winners have included founders of the field, along with outstanding scholars who have devoted their careers to understanding the social dimensions of science and technology. This article is the revised text of the 2025 Bernal Lecture by Paul Edwards.
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