BIC SubjectsSocial & political philosophy

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Controversies in the Contemporary World

Edited by Adriano Fabris and Giovanni Scarafile

Inspired by Marcelo Dascal’s theory of controversies, this volume includes studies in the theory of controversies, studies of the history of controversy forms and their evolution, and case-studies of particular historical and current controversies.The purpose of this volume is to identify a… read more

[Controversies, 15] 2019. xiv, 305 pp.

Science and Democracy: Controversies and conflicts

Edited by Pierluigi Barrotta and Giovanni Scarafile

The relationship between science and democracy has become a much-debated issue. In recent years, we have even seen an exponential growth in literature on the subject. No doubt, the interest has partly been justified by the concern of public opinion over the technological repercussions of scientific… read more

[Controversies, 13] 2018. viii, 198 pp.