Gaukroger, Stephen
Objectivity: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199606696
- author:
- Gaukroger, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 11.3 x 0.7 x 17.3 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Objectivity: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen Gaukroger explores the concept of objectivity in various fields, including philosophy, epistemology, ethics, and moral philosophy. Can objectivity be achieved in matters of morals or tastes? Is it possible to capture the nature of the world without judgment? This book delves into the theoretical and practical problems of objectivity, examining common misunderstandings about its meaning and assessing the challenges it poses for social research, science, and art. Gaukroger argues that resolving moral disputes through objective means is far from clear-cut. He also discusses the difficulties in defining a truly objective account of the world and whether such an approach can be applied to disciplines dealing with human phenomena. By examining these questions, Gaukroger sheds light on the complexities surrounding objectivity. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the concept of objectivity, its challenges, and its implications for various fields of study.
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