Objectivity in Social Inquiry

Otto Neurath and John Dewey share the understanding that science must have a prominent role in democratic social reform. This is common aim brought logical empiricism pragmatism together first half of 20th century, but there are differences between two stances. On one hand, sees limitation scientific knowledge, considering it cannot determine decisions to be taken course Such decisions, empiricist view, matter politics. other continuity among all forms inquiry and, therefore, conclusions valuational analogous their epistemic claims factual (natural or inquiry). paper investigates divergence concludes pragmatist set psychological context disregards difference objectivity inquiry.