Defending Objectivity

Andrew Collier is the boldest defender of objectivity - in science, knowledge, thought, action, politics, morality and religion. In this tribute and acknowledgement of the influence his work has had on a wide readership, his colleagues show that they have been stimulated by his thinking and offer ch [...]
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Andrew Collier is the boldest defender of objectivity - in science, knowledge, thought, action, politics, morality and religion. In this tribute and acknowledgement of the influence his work has had on a wide readership, his colleagues show that they have been stimulated by his thinking and offer challenging responses. This wide-ranging book covers key areas with which defenders of objectivity often have to engage. Sections are devoted to the following: objectivity of value; objectivity and everyday knowledge; objectivity in political economy; objectivity and reflexivity; objectivity postmodernism and feminism; and, objectivity and nature. The diverse contributions range from social and political thought to philosophy, reflecting the central themes of Collier's work.