Defending Objectivity: Essays in Honour of Andrew Collier (Routledge Studies in Critical Realism)
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- Synopsis
- 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 natureThe diverse contributions range from social and political thought to philosophy, reflecting the central themes of Collier's work.
- Copyright:
- 2004
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- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781134303977
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780203433973, 9780415434591, 9780415434591, 9780415338233, 9780415338233
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 05/05/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Margaret S. Archer and William Outhwaite
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Margaret Archer
- Edited by:
- William Outhwaite
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