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.