A short history of truth : consolations for a post-truth world
Baggini, Julian2018
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How did we find ourselves in a 'post-truth' world of 'alternative facts'? And can we get out of it? 'A Short History of Truth' sets out to answer these questions by looking at the complex history of truth and falsehood. It identifies ten types of supposed truth and explains how easily each can become the midwife of falsehood. There is no species of truth that we can rely on unquestioningly, but that does not mean the truth can never be established. Attaining truth is an achievement we need to work for, and each chapter will end up with a truth we can have some confidence in.
Main title:
A short history of truth : consolations for a post-truth world / Julian Baggini.
Author:
Baggini, Julian, author
Imprint:
London : Quercus, 2018.
Collation:
viii, 115 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2017.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781786488893 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
121.09
Local class:
121.09 B
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1276328