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2006-10-13 01:08:03 · 13 answers · asked by Yikes 2 in Arts & Humanities Philosophy

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What do you mean by exists? I would say that it is possible to be objective and that the idea of objectivity exists. Anytime someone manages to make a decision based on the facts and not their emotions they are being objective. Likewise the idea of objectivity represents an ideal to aim for when making decisions and discovering new information.

I would also say that objectivity exists, but it would be better to say that the idea of objectivity exists. To explain this a bit further my understanding of the word exists means that "there is one or more of x" so while it is easy to apply this concept to a dog, because either there are or there aren't one or more dogs. However when you apply this to ideas you have to make a distinction to say that you are talking about a concept rather than a reality. To give an example the statement "unicorns exist" is (as far as we know) wrong. However to say that the "idea of unicorns exists" is correct. This is largely semantics but it does help to clear up what we are talking about, something which is very important in any philosophical discussion.

2006-10-13 03:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

As entirely subjective beings, we will never be able to establish objectivity. All truth is relative as far as the human mind goes. Objectivity could only be achieved by some sort of metaphysical entity, possibly a god of some sort. Even then, an entirely objective metaphysical being brings with it its own problems.

Does objectivity exist? We'll never know.

2006-10-13 02:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by squidblaine 2 · 2 0

Yes, clearly it does. Since that which exists, exists independently of us, then it exists objectively. It is therefore, objectively true that, that which exists, exists. Now the real question becomes what kind of knowledge can we have of objective reality?

2006-10-13 01:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by phoneypersona 5 · 0 0

This is the same as asking if God exists.
Only an Omnipotent being can be truly objective.

2006-10-13 06:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by hq3 6 · 0 0

Yes, but most people adhere to subjectivity and there are those
who still consider objectivity a good point to ponder about.

2006-10-13 01:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by dodadz 4 · 0 0

the point/subjective difference is a undesirable one to make in the 1st place. that's in basic terms a undesirable metaphysical circulate we've persisted to argue approximately on the grounds that Plato's time. there is not any experience in asking despite if issues are purpose or subjective; there is not any place the place you could draw a pointy difference between the two. even whilst it includes medical data, they are formed based upon our observations and judgements. those observations and judgements are prompted by our cultural community (the language we communicate, the reports we've, and so on.). there is not any place between observations and knowledge the place we are in a position to factor to and say, "right that's the place the subjectivity stops and objectivity starts."

2016-12-26 18:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

no absolute objectivity does not exist only relative objectivity exists hence you may argue that objectivity doe snot exist.

2006-10-13 01:41:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Nope.

2006-10-13 01:23:55 · answer #8 · answered by St.Anger 4 · 0 0

Yes, because most people nowadays go to "short-cut" ones....

2006-10-13 02:03:18 · answer #9 · answered by bren_adofina 1 · 0 0

yes, do you require an explanation? LF

2006-10-13 01:13:07 · answer #10 · answered by lefang 5 · 0 0

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