Objectivity in Science

Objectivity in science refers to the effort to eliminate personal biases and subjective influences from research and findings. This is achieved through systematic methodologies, replicable experiments, and rigorous peer review. In the debate between scientific realism and anti-realism, objectivity underlines the belief that scientific theories can accurately describe reality, while anti-realists argue that theories are merely useful tools. Observations and experiments are designed to be independent of individual perspectives. Social epistemology examines how communal practices and norms contribute to scientific knowledge, reinforcing that objectivity is a collective goal in the pursuit of truth in science.