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A review by jp_priestley
A Short History of Truth: Consolations for a Post-Truth World by Julian Baggini
4.0
A clear and concise introduction to the broad concept of truth, by the British philosopher, journalist and author, Julian Baggini. In this current age, denial, spin and alternative truths often suppress, or smother, reason and common sense; however, Baggini goes some way to rectifying this. A Short History of Truth will help illuminate the path on your journey of understanding, covering ten specific truths:
I would recommend using Baggini's thought-provoking book as a foundation for further exploration of the subject, and broader reading of related material. For example, read the illuminating book Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do About It by Gale Sinatra and Barabara Hofer.
In Science Denial, the authors explore 'how individuals decide whether to accept human causes of climate change, vaccinate their children, or wear a mask during a pandemic.' The authors address science denial and present methods for tackling it. This would be an interesting 'bedfellow' when read alongside A Short History of Truth.
• Eternal Truths
• Authoritative Truths
• Esoteric Truths
• Reasoned Truths
• Empirical Truths
• Creative Truths
• Relative Truths
• Powerful Truths
• Moral truths, and
• Holistic Truths.
I would recommend using Baggini's thought-provoking book as a foundation for further exploration of the subject, and broader reading of related material. For example, read the illuminating book Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do About It by Gale Sinatra and Barabara Hofer.
In Science Denial, the authors explore 'how individuals decide whether to accept human causes of climate change, vaccinate their children, or wear a mask during a pandemic.' The authors address science denial and present methods for tackling it. This would be an interesting 'bedfellow' when read alongside A Short History of Truth.