Discover the intriguing exploration of objectivity with this essential text by Guy Axtell. This comprehensive book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2015, dives into critical questions surrounding trust in experts versus numerical data, and whether science holds special authority through its methods. Addressing topics relevant to both the natural and social sciences, Axtell effectively dissects the concept of objectivity and its significance in ethical decision-making. This invaluable resource spans 216 pages, offering clear insights and engaging discussions about the importance of impartiality in our judgments.

Axtell pushes beyond traditional views, investigating contemporary feminist perspectives and social epistemology, while also considering the impact of the science wars on philosophy and ethical frameworks. Objectivity serves as an excellent introduction for students and scholars alike, making it a must-have for anyone keen to understand the complexities behind the philosophy of objectivity. Whether you are pursuing academic research or seeking a deeper understanding of ethical discourse in science, this book is a cornerstone of modern philosophical literature.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745662213
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 216


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What do you find more trustworthy, experts or numbers, personal know-how or objective facts ? Can science claim special authority based on the objectivity of its methods? Are our ethical decisions always better when we strive to be impartial and unbiased? Why should we value objectivity, and is it achievable anyway?



These are a few of the thought-provoking questions Guy Axtell asks in this comprehensive new text book, employing examples from the natural and social sciences as well as philosophy. This unique introduction surveys the key issues in a clear and concise way, assessing the nature of objectivity and value of the demand to be impartial decision-makers. Moving beyond the fundamentals, Axtell explores contemporary feminist and social epistemological attempts to reconstruct the concept of objectivity, explains the implications of the so-called science wars for philosophy and the analytical method, and the ethical consequences of these debates.



Objectivity is an excellent introduction to one of the most exciting areas of study in philosophy and science today. Students and scholars alike will value this balanced guide to a hotly contested, and vitally important, topic.