The objectivity



Example: The objectivity of his argument made the debate fairer.

Definition


"The objectivity" in philosophy refers to the quality of being unbiased, impartial, and independent from personal feelings or opinions. It describes an approach or perspective that relies on observable phenomena and factual evidence rather than subjective interpretation or emotional influence.

Etymology


The word "the objectivity" comes from the Latin 'objectum,' meaning 'something thrown before' or 'a thing presented to the mind.' It evolved through French 'objectif' in the 17th century, initially relating to physical objects, before extending to mean impartiality or factualness in judgment. Did you know the term grew in popularity with the rise of empirical science and philosophy emphasizing unbiased observation?

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"The objectivity" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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