Thomas Zoglauer
Constructed Truths: Truth and Knowledge in a Post-truth World
Constructed Truths: Truth and Knowledge in a Post-truth World
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It is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish truth from lies, knowledge from opinion, and disinformation campaigns are a political and philosophical problem. This book explains how echo chambers and alternative worldviews emerge, blames post-factual thinking for the current truth crisis, and shows how we can escape the threat of truth relativism.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 149 pages
Publication date: 19 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
In a world plagued by the proliferation of fake news, discerning truth from lies, and knowledge from opinion has become an increasingly challenging task. Disinformation campaigns, often perceived as mere political issues, delve into profound philosophical questions about the nature of truth itself. The debate surrounding fake news encompasses fundamental inquiries into the existence of objective facts and the role of social constructs in shaping our understanding of the world. This comprehensive book delves into the emergence of echo chambers and alternative worldviews, attributing the current truth crisis to the prevalence of post-factual thinking. It offers insightful strategies for navigating the threat of truth relativism and promoting a more informed and discerning society.
In a world plagued by the proliferation of fake news, discerning truth from lies, and knowledge from opinion has become an increasingly challenging task. Disinformation campaigns, often perceived as mere political issues, delve into profound philosophical questions about the nature of truth itself. The debate surrounding fake news encompasses fundamental inquiries into the existence of objective facts and the role of social constructs in shaping our understanding of the world. This comprehensive book delves into the emergence of echo chambers and alternative worldviews, attributing the current truth crisis to the prevalence of post-factual thinking. It offers insightful strategies for navigating the threat of truth relativism and promoting a more informed and discerning society.
Weight: 289g
Dimension: 240 x 168 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783658399412
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023
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