Michael Polanyi and the personal element in science
Abstract
In this article I examine Michael Polanyi's theory of personal knowledge and especially his remarks on the personal element in science. I argue that his recognition of the personal element in knowledge and his critique of objectivism should not be interpreted as an endorsement of irrationality or subjectivism. On the contrary, when properly understood, Polanyi's notion of personal knowledge is seen to transcend the subjective-objective dichotomy for the personal participation of the knowing subject is controlled by impersonal requirements and involves submission to universal standards
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Citation
South African journal of philosophy 1998, vol. 17, no2, pp. 152-160Publisher
Department of Philosophy, University of Nairobi
Subject
Polanyi (M.)Knowledge
Element
Personal
Science
Dichotomy
Subjective vs. objective
Criticism
Objectivism
Commitment
Responsibility
Rule
Scientific
Truth
Norm
Universal
Participation
Agent
Condition
Impersonal