Defending Objectivity: Essays in Honour of Andrew Collier - Paperback

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.

• | Author: Margaret Archer
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Mar 31, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 284 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0415434599
• | ISBN-13: 9780415434591