Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is objectivity in science possible?
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Yes, objectivity in science is possible

This position holds that science can reach objective conclusions, not because individual researchers are free of bias, but because its methods of shared procedure, measurement and public criticism are built to expose and correct that bias.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Objectivity is a property of the method, not of the individual scientist
  2. Findings that hold whoever tests them cannot be reduced to the tester's viewpoint