Kind-Making, objectivity, and political neutrality; the case of Solastalgia

► It is widely and customarily assumed that Science and Politics should not mix. ► The new psychiatric diagnosis of Solastalgia seems to challenge this received wisdom. ► Per Goodman and Hacking, scientific classification may affect the objects classified. ► Thus its political intent may objectively differentiate the diagnosis of Solastalgia. ► If this is so, the received wisdom about Science and Politics requires revision.