Ursula Franklin Speaks: Thoughts and Afterthoughts
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Ursula Franklin Speaks: Thoughts and Afterthoughts is a collection of lectures and reflections by physicist and peace activist Ursula Franklin, exploring technology, justice, feminism, and social responsibility.
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| Ursula Franklin Speaks: Thoughts and Afterthoughts canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ursula Franklin Speaks: Thoughts and Afterthoughts Context triple: [Ursula Franklin, notableWork, Ursula Franklin Speaks: Thoughts and Afterthoughts]
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Reflections on the Romance of Science
Reflections on the Romance of Science is a collection of essays by Carl Sagan that explores the history, philosophy, and wonder of scientific discovery.
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B.
Science in a Free Society
Science in a Free Society is a 1978 philosophical work by Paul Feyerabend that critiques scientific rationalism and argues for pluralism, democracy, and freedom in the practice and governance of science.
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C.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
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D.
Science and Culture, and Other Essays
"Science and Culture, and Other Essays" is a collection of influential essays by Thomas Henry Huxley that explore the relationship between scientific thought, education, and Victorian culture.
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E.
The Social Function of Science
The Social Function of Science is a seminal 1939 work by J. D. Bernal that analyzes the role of scientific research in society, economics, and politics and argues for its planned, socially responsible organization.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ursula Franklin Speaks: Thoughts and Afterthoughts Target entity description: Ursula Franklin Speaks: Thoughts and Afterthoughts is a collection of lectures and reflections by physicist and peace activist Ursula Franklin, exploring technology, justice, feminism, and social responsibility.
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A.
Reflections on the Romance of Science
Reflections on the Romance of Science is a collection of essays by Carl Sagan that explores the history, philosophy, and wonder of scientific discovery.
-
B.
Science in a Free Society
Science in a Free Society is a 1978 philosophical work by Paul Feyerabend that critiques scientific rationalism and argues for pluralism, democracy, and freedom in the practice and governance of science.
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C.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
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D.
Science and Culture, and Other Essays
"Science and Culture, and Other Essays" is a collection of influential essays by Thomas Henry Huxley that explore the relationship between scientific thought, education, and Victorian culture.
-
E.
The Social Function of Science
The Social Function of Science is a seminal 1939 work by J. D. Bernal that analyzes the role of scientific research in society, economics, and politics and argues for its planned, socially responsible organization.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
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| instanceOf |
book
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essay collection ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| about |
ethics in public policy
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feminist perspectives on science and technology ⓘ impact of technology on everyday life ⓘ peace activism ⓘ relationship between technology and society ⓘ responsibilities of citizens in technological societies ⓘ |
| author | Ursula Franklin ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Canada ⓘ |
| explores |
collective responsibility in modern societies
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connections between justice and peace ⓘ ethical dimensions of scientific work ⓘ links between technology and power ⓘ role of women in science and technology ⓘ |
| genre |
essays
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lectures ⓘ non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasContributor | Ursula Franklin ⓘ |
| hasForm |
collection of lectures
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collection of reflections ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical of militarism
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critical of unexamined technological progress ⓘ feminist ⓘ pacifist ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
feminist scholars
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general readers ⓘ peace activists ⓘ scholars of technology and society ⓘ students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryPeriod |
20th century
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21st century ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
activism
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citizenship ⓘ ethics of technology ⓘ feminism ⓘ justice ⓘ peace ⓘ social justice ⓘ social responsibility ⓘ technology ⓘ |
| workOf | Ursula Franklin ⓘ |
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Subject: Ursula Franklin Speaks: Thoughts and Afterthoughts Description of subject: Ursula Franklin Speaks: Thoughts and Afterthoughts is a collection of lectures and reflections by physicist and peace activist Ursula Franklin, exploring technology, justice, feminism, and social responsibility.
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