The Purpose of Science
The concern for the ethics of science emphasized by all academic policy programs are but empty words” wrote Huub Dijstelbloem in an article in the NRC of 19/1/’14 in response to the question in the SIT’s Agenda for change: “In what ways can the discussion about the nature of quality and about possible desirable qualities, be conducted best? How can such a dialogue be turned into a structural part of scientific work?” Peter Pappenheim answers: the main purpose of science is to help us establish the facts relevant in our decision-making.