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'Writing the Book of the World', 'Scientific Objectivity' and 'Geometrical Method and Metaphysics'
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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 5. Objectivity
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One view says objectivity is making a successful claim which captures the facts [Reiss/Sprenger]
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An absolute scientific picture of reality must not involve sense experience, which is perspectival [Reiss/Sprenger]
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Topic and application involve values, but can evidence and theory choice avoid them? [Reiss/Sprenger]
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The Value-Free Ideal in science avoids contextual values, but embraces epistemic values [Reiss/Sprenger]
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Value-free science needs impartial evaluation, theories asserting facts, and right motivation [Reiss/Sprenger]
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Thermometers depend on the substance used, and none of them are perfect [Reiss/Sprenger]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 13. Against Definition
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It seems possible for a correct definition to be factually incorrect, as in defining 'contact' [Sider]
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Philosophical concepts are rarely defined, and are not understood by means of definitions [Sider]
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