Beschreibung:
Truth is in trouble. In response, this book presents a new conception of truth. It recognizes that prominent philosophers have questioned whether the idea of truth is important. Yet there are good reasons to regard truth as a substantive and socially significant idea.
1. Introduction: Truth Is Not a Minted Coin 2. Propositional Truth: Facts and Propositions 3. Accurate Insight and Inferential Validity 4. Alethic Pluralism 5. Propositional Truth and Discursive Justification 6. Truth as a Whole and Authentication 7. Truth and Science 8. Truth and Politics 9. Truth in Art and Religion 10. Philosophy, Truth, and Wisdom