In Defence of Objectivity - Routledge Studies in Critical Realism

Collier, Andrew

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This volume addresses the interlocking themes of realism, objectivity, existentialism and (eco-socialist) politics, based on critical realism. However, it moves beyond the purely scientific orientation of earlier contributions to this philosophy, to further develop the themes.The title essay defends objectivity in science, everyday knowledge, and ethics, and examines both subjective idealism and existentialist critiques of objectivity. The other essays examine some of the same themes but from different angles, keeping the politics of the issues at the forefront.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415436694
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	24 Jan 2007
Edition:	1st edition
DEWEY:	121.4
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	256
Weight:	382g
Height:	234mm
Width:	156mm
Spine width:	17mm