academic detachment
[ˌækəˈdɛmɪk dɪˈtætʃmənt]
noun
distanciamento acadêmico
1. An objective, impartial approach to scholarly work that emphasizes intellectual analysis over emotional involvement or personal bias
The professor maintained academic detachment when discussing the controversial historical events.
O professor manteve distanciamento acadêmico ao discutir os eventos históricos controversos.
2. The practice of separating oneself from emotional reactions to focus on empirical analysis and rational investigation
Academic detachment requires scholars to set aside personal beliefs when conducting research.
O distanciamento acadêmico exige que os estudiosos deixem de lado suas crenças pessoais ao conduzir pesquisas.
3. A state of professional distance maintained by academics to ensure credibility and objectivity in their work
Her academic detachment gave her research greater credibility in the scientific community.
Seu distanciamento acadêmico deu maior credibilidade à sua pesquisa na comunidade científica.
In both American and Brazilian academic cultures, academic detachment is considered a cornerstone of scholarly credibility and scientific integrity. It reflects the Enlightenment ideal of rational inquiry. However, contemporary discussions increasingly question whether complete detachment is possible or desirable, particularly in humanities and social sciences where positionality and perspective are acknowledged as unavoidable.
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