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 * objectivity and nature The diverse contributions range from social and political thought to philosophy, reflecting the central themes of Collier's work.
| ISBN: | 9780415434591 |
| Publication date: | 31st March 2007 |
| Author: | Margaret Archer |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 284 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Critical Realism |
| Genres: |
Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge |
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 * objectivity and nature The diverse contributions range from social and political thought to philosophy, reflecting the central themes of Collier's work.
Defending Objectivity features in the following genres: Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge
Defending Objectivity is available in Paperback, Hardback
Defending Objectivity was written by Margaret Archer and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Defending Objectivity has 284 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in Critical Realism series
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