title: [Review and considerations apropos of the book "Science and Power" by professor Isabelle Stengers].
abstract: Isabelle Stengers, philosopher and chemist is professor at the "Université Libre" in Brussels. This philosophical scientific essay is warning us against the abuse of the scientific argument for authority. Formulations such as "from a scientific point of view" or "objective criteria demonstrate" or "it appears from research" are often misused as justification for (political) decision-making and to shortcut a discussion.
authors.affiliation: guido.vanbelle@vvt.be
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vanbelle
mesh_terms: D001290:Attitude; D006801:Humans; D010684:Philosophy; D012106:Research; D012586:Science