Blackburn, Simon
Truth: A Guide for the Perplexed
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141014258
- author:
- Blackburn, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Ethics & moral philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Truth: A Guide for the Perplexed explores the age-old debate over the nature of truth. Simon Blackburn examines the longstanding battle between those who believe in objective facts and those who see the influence of language, culture, and power on our perceptions of the world.
Blackburn considers a range of questions, including the role of science in understanding truth, the challenges of historical interpretation, and the possibility of cultural understanding. He offers a penetrating look at the complex issues at the heart of philosophical inquiry.
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