This document discusses objectivity in social science and comparative politics. It makes three main points: 1. Max Weber and Ernest Nagel argue that social science involves subjective presuppositions since researchers only focus on culturally significant events. Complete objectivity is not possible. 2. Nagel believes value judgments can be distinguished from factual assessments with careful analysis, though it is difficult. Social scientists should make their value assumptions explicit. 3. Charles Taylor argues that theoretical frameworks in political science implicitly promote certain values and dimensions over others. While complete neutrality may not be possible, researchers should still aim for objectivity.