Objectivity : a very short introduction

By:

Gaukroger, Stephen

Material type: Text

9780199606696

Subject(s):

Objectivity

DDC classification:

121.4 23 GAU-O

LOC classification:

BD220 .G38 2012

Other classification:

PHI005000

Contents:

1. Introduction : the varieties of objectivity -- 2. Is objectivity a form of honesty? -- 3. Doesn't science show there is no objectivity? -- 4. Isn't all perception and understanding relative? -- 5. What about our conceptual structuring of the world? -- 6. Is it possible to represent things objectively? -- 7. Objectivity in numbers? -- 8. Can the study of human behaviour be objective? -- 9. Can there be objectivity in ethics? -- 10. Can there be objectivity in taste? -- Conclusion -- References -- Further reading -- Index.

Summary: "Objectivity is both an essential and elusive philosophical concept. This Very Short Introduction explores the theoretical and practical problems raised by objectivity, and also deals with the way in which particular understandings of objectivity impinge on social research, science, and art"--

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	IIITD General Stacks	Philosophy	121.4 GAU-O (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		008065

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 109) and index.

"Objectivity is both an essential and elusive philosophical concept. This Very Short Introduction explores the theoretical and practical problems raised by objectivity, and also deals with the way in which particular understandings of objectivity impinge on social research, science, and art"--

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