Rethinking Truth (Paperback, 2nd ed)

Philip Higgs, Jane Smith

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What is truth? Can it be discovered objectively, as science claims? Or is truth a created, highly contested and changing entity, lasting but a moment?

Is there more than one truth? Do we pursue truth or does it pursue us? Why have people sacrificed their lives for it? What is it about truth that can elicit such reactions?

In Rethinking Truth, the authors reflect on the philosophies of:

Logical empiricism and empiricism
Critical rationalism
Critical theory
Existentialism
Systems theory
Feminism
African philosophy
Hermeneutics
Postmodernism
Nihilism

In this accessible text, the authors examine the concept of truth as propounded by these philosophies, as well as their practical applications, then go on to give their own responses to the issues raised. Finally, readers are asked to reflect critically on what truth means to them.

Rethinking Truth builds on the theories covered in Rethinking Our World and for this reason, it is more suitable for senior students in the human and social sciences. It should also appeal to a general readership seeking a greater understanding of the arguments in the major philosophies.

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Imprint:	Juta Legal and Academic Publishers
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	March 2010
First published:	September 2008
Authors:	Philip Higgs • Jane Smith
Dimensions:	242 x 167 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	139
Edition:	2nd ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7021-7262-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Philosophy & theory of psychology > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Varsity Textbooks Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Philosophy Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Psychology Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Social Studies Promotions Books > Academic & Education > UNISA > Philosophy Books > Academic & Education > UNISA > Psychology Books > Academic & Education > UNISA > Social Studies
LSN:	0-7021-7262-6
Barcode:	9780702172625
Course Code:	TFRAEDH