Michelle Henning
A picture of virtue: Review of Lorraine Daston and Peter Galison, Objectivity
Henning, Michelle
Authors
Abstract
This is a 2,500 word book review of Lorraine Daston and Peter Galison’s co-written book, Objectivity, Zone Books, New York, 2007. I emphasise how they explain objectivity as a virtue, and use descriptions of scientific practices. I explain their distinctions between different kinds of objectivity, and their account of its philosophical origins. I argue that they could pay more attention to the social context of the emergence of these concepts, and introduce Otto Neurath’s work to challenge their explanation of “structural objectivity”. I say their concept of attention is subtle, and praise the book for its dialogic and suggestive style.
Citation
Henning, M. (2008). A picture of virtue: Review of Lorraine Daston and Peter Galison, Objectivity
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2008 |
Journal | New Formations |
Print ISSN | 0950-2387 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 64 |
Issue | Winter |
Keywords | objectivity, history of science, visual culture, Otto Neurath |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1019041 |
Publisher URL | http://www.lwbooks.co.uk/journals/newformations/contents.html |