Philosophy & Rhetoric Dec 2018

Toward Truth

James Crosswhite University of Oregon

Abstract

ABSTRACT Our post-truth condition is both specifically contemporary and as old as philosophy and rhetoric themselves. The condition is exacerbated by instantaneous worldwide communication through rapidly multiplying forms by very large numbers of people and other entities. It is also exacerbated by the belief that contemporary philosophy and intellectual opinion support a recognition that we are in a post-truth condition. Addressing our condition requires acknowledging that truth is not a theoretical object, that it is best approached not positively but rather apophatically, and that this apophatic way is practical, not theoretical.

Journal
Philosophy & Rhetoric
Published
2018-12-01
DOI
10.5325/philrhet.51.4.0368
Open Access
Closed
Topics
writing across the curriculum multilingual writers

Citation Context

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