Defending Objectivity

Objectivity of Value

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.

Objectivity and Everyday Knowledge

Sections are devoted to the following:

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.