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"This collection of philosophical essays demonstrates that contemporary Western societies and cultures are marked by a ""post-truth condition"" that both provides opportunities for democratic renewal in several domains and also poses significant threats to democratic politics, s..."

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Author:   Tarun Kattumana ,  Simon Truwant ,  Brandon Absher ,  Ahmad Bostani
Publisher:   Lexington Books
Imprint:   Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 15.80cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9781666909760

ISBN 10:   1666909769
Pages:   270
Publication Date:   15 September 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  

Table of Contents

"Foreword: The Political Meaning of Truth Introduction Part I: Identifying the Problem of Post-Truth Chapter 1: ""So Much Bullshit"": Understanding the Salience of the 'Post-Truth Attitude' through Harry Frankfurt Chapter 2: Post-Truth Paranoia: What Might We Gain from Looking at Post-Truth through a Freudian Lens? Chapter 3: A Heideggerian Theory of Post-Truth: Idle Talk and Communicative Capitalism Chapter 4: Collective Self-Deception: Democracy and the Pact of Bad Parrhêsia Part II: Questioning the Problem of Post-Truth Chapter 5: The Charge of Relativism: ‘Postmodernism’ and Post-Truth Chapter 6: ""There are No Facts, Only Interpretations"": Nietzsche on Truth and Perspectivism in the Age of Post-Truth Politics Chapter 7: Fairy Tale as Post-Truth, Post-Truth as Fairy Tale: On the Literary Accomplices to a Cultural Condition Part III: Problematizing the Idea of 'Post-Truth' Chapter 8: Interrogating the 'Post' of Post-Truth: Five Perspectives from the Vantage Point of Vaccine Hesitancy and the COVID-19 Pandemic Chapter 9: Post-Truth and Politics: A Phenomenological Approach Part IV: Overcoming Post-Truth Chapter 10: Boundless Contestation: Post-Truth, Agonism, and Democracy Chapter 11: Mindchangeability: An Epistemic Counter to Post Truth"

Reviews

The Post-Truth Condition: Philosophical Reflections serves as an intellectual compass in a world where the status of truth in politics and society has become widely contested. Rather than providing a single, definitive answer, this volume offers a rich tapestry of perspectives and methodologies, embracing diverse approaches to dissecting the post-truth phenomenon. From exploring the nature of the problem to proposing solutions, the chapters span an impressive range of disciplines and philosophical traditions. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious observer, this book promises fresh insights and thought-provoking questions for anyone intrigued by the evolving role of truth in contemporary discourse. -- Massimiliano Simons, Maastricht University A stimulating and wide-ranging anthology, The Post-Truth Condition: Philosophical Reflections offers multiple critical entry points into thinking with, against, and beyond the notion of a post-truth era. Spanning a range of philosophical schools, this book provides a much-needed expansion of the theoretical terrain. A good companion for both students and scholars interested in disinformation, fake news, and post-truth.

The Post-Truth Condition: Philosophical Reflections serves as an intellectual compass in a world where the status of truth in politics and society has become widely contested. Rather than providing a single, definitive answer, this volume offers a rich tapestry of perspectives and methodologies, embracing diverse approaches to dissecting the post-truth phenomenon. From exploring the nature of the problem to proposing solutions, the chapters span an impressive range of disciplines and philosophical traditions. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious observer, this book promises fresh insights and thought-provoking questions for anyone intrigued by the evolving role of truth in contemporary discourse. --Massimiliano Simons, Maastricht University A stimulating and wide-ranging anthology, The Post-Truth Condition: Philosophical Reflections offers multiple critical entry points into thinking with, against, and beyond the notion of a post-truth era. Spanning a range of philosophical schools, this book provides a much-needed expansion of the theoretical terrain. A good companion for both students and scholars interested in disinformation, fake news, and post-truth.

Author Information

Tarun José Kattumana is PhD candidate in the Institute of Philosophy at KU Leuven. Simon Truwant is postdoctoral fellow and lecturer in the Institute of Philosophy at KU Leuven.

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