Defending Objectivity

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 valu* objectivity and everyday knowledg* objectivity in political econom* objectivity and reflexivit* objectivity postmodernism and feminis* objectivity and naturThe diverse contributions range from social and political thought to philosophy, reflecting the central themes of Collier's work.