Objectivity in journalism: one perspective of theory of knowledge

Authors

  • Liriam Sponholz Leipzig University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2003.21.3219

Keywords:

Objectivity, Jornalismo, Mídia

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to develop systematically a concept of objectivity in jour na lism. To do so, the theory of kno w led ge is employed. Differences between ob jec ti vi ty on the one hand, and the con cepts of relevance, accuracy and precision, neutrality, impartiality, pluralism, con sen se, agreement and useability, one the other hand, are discussed. In this context it will be examined more closely whether or not these concepts can help clarifying the problem of objectivity in journalism.

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Author Biography

Liriam Sponholz, Leipzig University

Mestre em História pela Universidade Federal do Paraná e doutoranda em comunicação pela Universidade de Leipzig, Alemanha

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Published

2008-04-11

How to Cite

Sponholz, L. (2008). Objectivity in journalism: one perspective of theory of knowledge. Revista FAMECOS, 10(21), 110–120. https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2003.21.3219

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 21 (2003)

Section

Journalism Studies

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