Objectivity

Objectivity is the basing of knowledge on empirical, observable data without applying personal preconceptions or experience. No human being is completely objective, although many come closer than others. Science is often assumed to be objective, yet this claim has been challenged by a range of groups, such as philosophers^[1] psychologists,^[2] historians, and sociologists of science.^[3]

• Self-distancing

1. ↑ Trowbridge, B. Understanding the concept of reality; Helium, (n.d.) [1]
2. ↑ Malson, H. The thin woman: feminism, post-structuralism, and the social psychology of anorexia nervosa; Routledge; London. p. 35, (1998) [2]
3. ↑ Richards, E. "Will the Real Charles Darwin Please Stand Up?" in New Scientist; Reed Business Information; London. p. 887, (22-29 December 1983) [3]

• Credibility