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Fact–Value Distinction books examine the boundary between what is (empirical facts) and what ought to be (normative values), and how that boundary shapes reasoning, research, and decision-making. Works in this category span philosophy, ethics, philosophy of science, social science, law, and public policy, probing issues like the is–ought gap, the naturalistic fallacy, the value-ladenness of observation and modeling, and the meaning of objectivity. They analyze whether and how facts can inform, constrain, or justify moral and political judgments, and when values influence what counts as evidence or expertise. Many titles also propose frameworks for integrating facts and values in practice—such as reflective equilibrium, cost–benefit analysis, precaution, deliberative democracy, and evidence-based policy—and test them through case studies in areas like medicine, climate, technology, and economics. This category is ideal for readers seeking both foundational debates and applied guidance on navigating the interplay of science, ethics, and public reasoning.

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