A critical framework examining how “objectivity” itself is socially, historically, and discursively constituted—not a timeless ideal but a specific set of practices, exclusions, and power relations. Objectivity is produced through particular methods (quantification, peer review, double-blind procedures) and institutional arrangements, and it privileges certain perspectives (usually dominant ones) while marginalizing others. The theory does not reject objectivity as a value but historicizes it, showing that what counts as objective changes over time and serves particular interests. It’s central to feminist epistemology, science studies, and critical legal theory.
*Example: “Her objectivity constitution theory showed how 19th-century anthropology’s ‘objective’ accounts of race were actually constituted by colonialism, not by detachment.”*
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Objectivism (n.) — the philosophy which explicitly recognizes and consistently applies the primacy of existence in every branch of philosophical inquiry.
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From "objective" (Latin objectivus, “considered in relation to an object,” from objectum, “that which is thrown before the mind”) + -ism (denoting a system or doctrine). Coined by Ayn Rand (1905–1982) to name her integrated philosophical system based on objective reality.
Objectivism (n.) — the philosophy which explicitly recognizes and consistently applies the primacy of existence in every branch of philosophical inquiry.
Etymology:
From "objective" (Latin objectivus, “considered in relation to an object,” from objectum, “that which is thrown before the mind”) + -ism (denoting a system or doctrine). Coined by Ayn Rand (1905–1982) to name her integrated philosophical system based on objective reality.
“Objectivism rejects all forms of mysticism and subjectivism by upholding reason as man’s only means of knowledge, a consequence of its fundamental premise: the primacy of existence.”
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Someone who objects to a Situation or Ideal while applying Logic, Facts, and Evidence to back up their Objections
The "Counter" part usually comes in when the person the Objector is arguing with is usually someone who Objects the same thing, but for a different reason... Usually lacking in reason entirely and just objecting because it's "cool to be different"
The "Counter" part usually comes in when the person the Objector is arguing with is usually someone who Objects the same thing, but for a different reason... Usually lacking in reason entirely and just objecting because it's "cool to be different"
Joe is a Counter-Objector because he agrees with Frank that this Political Situation is bad. However, Joe disagrees with Frank on WHY it is bad.
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Doctor: Strike of bad luck; or are you one of those ‘conscientious objectors?’
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Objectively speaking, the 9th round is the best round to take a QB” Tyler stated with blind confidence
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