The Post-Truth Condition: Philosophical Reflections, edited by Tarun Kattumana and Simon Truwant, demonstrates the absence of a unitary understanding of the phenomenon of post-truth stems from the complex nature of the “post-truth condition” itself. By approaching post-truth as a broad and multi-layered societal issue, the contributors offer an original contribution to the existing scholarship in three ways. First, they emphasize that the post-truth condition is not just a political matter but also a pervasive cultural phenomenon. Second, putting forward a nuanced understanding of the post-truth phenomenon requires a combination of conceptual, empirical, and historical analysis. Third, this volume brings together considerations from the philosophy of history, epistemology, philosophy of science, political philosophy, psychoanalysis, phenomenology, and philosophy of art to provide a careful analysis of both the negative and reactionary characteristics of the post-truth phenomenon as well as its positive and liberatory potential.
Contributions by:
Brandon Absher,
Ahmad Bostani,
Iain Campbell
Edited by:
Tarun Kattumana,
Simon Truwant
Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 236mm,
Width: 158mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781666909760
ISBN 10: 1666909769
Pages: 270
Publication Date: 15 September 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
"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"
Tarun Kattumana is PhD candidate jointly associated with the Institute for Philosophy and the Access to Medicines Research Centre at KU Leuven. Simon Truwant is postdoctoral fellow and lecturer in the Institute of Philosophy at KU Leuven.
Reviews for The Post-Truth Condition: Philosophical Reflections
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. -- Johan Farkas, University of Copenhagen
