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  2. Point of view (philosophy) - Wikipedia

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    In philosophy, a point of view is a specific attitude or manner through which a person thinks about something. [1] This figurative usage of the expression dates back to 1730. [ 1 ] In this meaning, the usage is synonymous with one of the meanings of the term perspective [ 2 ] [ 3 ] (also epistemic perspective ).

  3. Subjectivity and objectivity (philosophy) - Wikipedia

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    The root of the words subjectivity and objectivity are subject and object, philosophical terms that mean, respectively, an observer and a thing being observed.The word subjectivity comes from subject in a philosophical sense, meaning an individual who possesses unique conscious experiences, such as perspectives, feelings, beliefs, and desires, [1] [3] or who (consciously) acts upon or wields ...

  4. Subject and object (philosophy) - Wikipedia

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    There are two definitions of object. The first definition holds that an object is an entity that fails to experience and that is not conscious. The second definition holds that an object is an entity experienced. The second definition differs from the first one in that the second definition allows for a subject to be an object at the same time. [3]

  5. Objectivism - Wikipedia

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    Objectivism is a philosophical system named and developed by Russian-American writer and philosopher Ayn Rand.She described it as "the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute".

  6. Point-of-view shot - Wikipedia

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    Point-of-view, or simply p.o.v., camera angles record the scene from a particular player's viewpoint. The point-of-view is an objective angle, but since it falls between the objective and subjective angle, it should be placed in a separate category and given special consideration. A point-of-view shot is as close as an objective shot can ...

  7. Wikipedia:Describing points of view - Wikipedia

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    Inherently, because of this, most articles on Wikipedia are full of POVs. An article which clearly, accurately, and fairly describes all the major, verifiable points of view will – by definition – be in accordance with Wikipedia's NPOV policy. Each POV should be clearly labeled and described, so readers know: Who advocates the point of view

  8. Subjectivism - Wikipedia

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    Subjectivism is the doctrine that "our own mental activity is the only unquestionable fact of our experience", [1] instead of shared or communal, and that there is no external or objective truth. While Thomas Hobbes was an early proponent of subjectivism, [ 2 ] [ 3 ] the success of this position is historically attributed to Descartes and his ...

  9. Neutral point of view - Wikipedia

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    Neutral point of view may refer to: Objectivity (science), the concept of a position formed without incorporating one's own prejudice; Neutrality (philosophy), to ...