Truth has always been a central preoccupation of philosophy in all its forms and traditions. This work takes a look at how and why modern thought and culture lost sight of the importance of truth. It is intended for those who have ever been bored, frustrated, bewildered or plain…
This edited collection brings together international authors to discuss the meaning and purpose of higher education in a "post-truth" world. The editors and authors argue that notions such as "fact" and "evidence" in a post-truth era must be understood not only politically, but …
Truths are neutral but can also be highly versatile tools that we can use for good or ill. Hector Macdonald here explores how truth is used and abused in politics, business, the media and everyday life.
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by Burgess, John P., Burgess, Alexis G.
fromPrinceton foundations of contemporary philosophy
An introduction to philosophical debates about truth. It covers a range of issues, including the nature of truth, the status of truth-value gaps, the relationship between truth and meaning, relativism and pluralism about truth, and semantic paradoxes from Alfred Tarski to Saul K…
Using philosophical debates about knowledge and truth, the author seeks to understand the significance of Christ. Building on the work of Hegel, he argues that Christ has made possible the developments in human consciousness that restore humanity's relationship to the surroundin…
