{"product_id":"9781786488893","title":"A Short History of Truth","description":"Author: Julian Baggini\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781786488893\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Quercus Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Jul 2018\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow did we find ourselves in a \"post-truth\" world of \"alternative facts\"? And can we get out of it? \u003ci\u003eA SHORT HISTORY OF TRUTH \u003c\/i\u003esets 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis history builds into a comprehensive and clear explanation of why truth is now so disputed by exploring 10 kinds of truth:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1. Eternal truths.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e2. Authoritative truths.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e3. Esoteric truths.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e4. Reasoned truths.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e5. Evidence-based truths.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e6. Creative truths.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e7. Relative truths. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e8. Powerful truths\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e9. Moral truths.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e10. Holistic truths. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBaggini provides us with all we need to restore faith in the value and possibility of truth as a social enterprise. Truth-seekers need to be sceptical not cynical, autonomous not atomistic, provisional not dogmatic, open not empty, demanding not unreasonable.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46720677413022,"sku":"ADS-9781786488893","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781786488893.jpg?v=1776216659","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781786488893","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}