objectivity
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central philosophical concept, related to reality and truth
Objectivity refers to the idea that some facts about reality exist independently of what any individual person believes or feels about them—for example, that water boils at a certain temperature regardless of anyone's opinion. It matters because it provides a foundation for distinguishing between what is actually true and what is merely someone's personal preference or bias.
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The distinction between subjectivity and objectivity is a basic idea of philosophy, particularly epistemology and metaphysics. Various understandings of this distinction have evolved through the work of philosophers over centuries. One basic distinction is:
Something is subjective if it is dependent on minds (such as biases, perception, emotions, opinions, imaginary objects, or conscious experiences). If a claim is true exclusively when considering the claim from the viewpoint of a sentient being, it is subjectively true. For example, one person may consider the weather to be pleasantly warm, and another person may consider the same weather to be too hot; both views are subjective.