Open AccessPhronetic Science for Wicked Times
Author(s) -
Ajay Sharma
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
jaste
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2560-8908
DOI - 10.33137/jaste.v11i2.34532
Subject(s) - covid-19 , wicked problem , engineering ethics , sociology , epistemology , medicine , philosophy , computer science , pathology , engineering , disease , software engineering , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty)
COVID-19 is a global assemblage that presents a wicked problem for scientists and policymakers alike. Wicked problems that defy easy characterization and solutions are expected to proliferate in the Capitalocene. In this essay, I argue that traditional science cannot be expected to help us understand and resolve wicked problems like COVID-19. Rather, we need phronetic science that is transdisciplinary, ethically aware and oriented towards inculcating practical wisdom in its practitioners. Further, if we wish to see phronetic science being used in tackling wicked problems, science educators can contribute by teaching phronetic science in our schools.