Epistemic Criteria for Peer Review in Philosophy of Science: A Qualitative Inquiry into a Social Epistemic Practice
Abstract
Peer review is a special case of interpersonal social epistemology, distinct through its double-blind format in most philosophical contexts, and its institutionalized role in organized criticism (Longino 1990, 2002). his article examines the role of referees in self-correction and innovation within the philosophy of science, focusing on epistemic criteria, biases, and positionality. Referees assess arguments, rigor, clarity, and originality, though novelty may trigger conservative biases. Empirically findings underscore how social-epistemic diversity can counteract biases and how peer review supports the development of expertise, particularly for young scholars.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Feminist Epistemology and Gender Studies
Epistemology
Ethics
and Metaphysics
Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ubiquity Press eBooks
- Publisher
- Ubiquity Press
- Pages
- 247–283
- Publication date
- 7 September 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter