Objectivity and truth: you'd better believe it
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People should reject arguments that their most cherished convictions are neither true nor false, or that objectivity is impossible. Archimedean skepticism, under various names such as postmodernism and neo-pragmatism, attacks objective truth by claiming to be outside of any evaluative domains. This approach is unacceptable. Skeptical claims need to be evaluated within their specific domains, such as ethics or aesthetics. Archimedean skepticism is contrasted with internal skepticism, which is based on positive value judgments and has implications for action. Neutrality and austerity, the two dimensions of archimedeanism, are discussed.
Publication Name: Philosophy & Public Affairs
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0048-3915
Year: 1996
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Positional objectivity
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The perception of objects depends on the position from which they are viewed. An objective illusion is a positionally objective concept depending on the limitation of the knowledge of the person and the object observed. Position-dependent objectivity is different from the formulation of the invariance needed for objectivity in that there is personal invariance without the need for simultaneous positional invariance.
Publication Name: Philosophy & Public Affairs
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0048-3915
Year: 1993
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Elements of a theory of human rights
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The conceptual understanding of human rights is benefited by considering the reasoning that moves the activists and the range and effectiveness of practical actions they undertake, including recognition, monitoring and agitation. It is argued that the richness of practice is critically relevant for understanding the concept and reach of human rights.
Publication Name: Philosophy & Public Affairs
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0048-3915
Year: 2004
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