objectivité
Objectivité, or objectivity in English, describes the quality of being impartial, not influenced by personal feelings or interpretations. It denotes an attempt to represent phenomena as they are, or as close as possible to the facts, and to allow independent verification by others.
In philosophy and the sciences, objectivity is central to credibility. It involves methods designed to minimize
Other domains extend objectivity to journalism, law, and ethics. In journalism, objectivity refers to factual reporting,
Critiques of objectivity highlight its limits. Constructivist and standpoint theorists argue that observers’ social positions influence
Objectivity is therefore best understood as a methodological ideal: a commitment to minimizing bias, enabling verification,