This paper offers a global perspective on what truth is and why truth matters by examining ideas that come from Chinese, Indian, African, Mesoamerican, and western philosophical traditions. Some space will be afforded to empirical studies in order to reveal how popular beliefs may shape our understanding of truth. The paper also explores why we value truth in democratic societies, whether the pursuit of truth can survive 'post-truth' politics, and how lies, misinformation, and bullshit harm the pursuit of truth.
Paper Information
Points: | 15.0 |
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Prerequisite(s): | Students must have completed at least 15 points of Philosophy papers. |
Internal assessment / examination: | 100:0 |
Restriction(s): | PHIL350 |
Trimesters and Locations
Occurrence Code | When taught | Where taught |
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24A (HAM) | A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 | Hamilton |
PHILO304-24A (HAM) is offered in a FLEXI mode. No online elements of this paper require student engagement at specific times / days. |
Timetabled Lectures for Truth, Bullshit, and the Global Community (PHILO304)
Day | Start | End | Room | Dates |
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Tue | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | I.1.05 | Feb 26 - Jun 2 |
NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
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Indicative Fees for Truth, Bullshit, and the Global Community (PHILO304)
Occurrence | Domestic | International | |
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Tuition | Resource | ||
24A (HAM) | $847 | $3678 |
Paper Outlines
The following paper outlines are available for Truth, Bullshit, and the Global Community (PHILO304).
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Additional Information
Available Subjects: Philosophy
Other available years: Meaning, Understanding, and Truth - PHILO304 (2022) , Meaning, Understanding, and Truth - PHILO304 (2020)
Paper details current as of : 22 March 2024 8:11pm
Indicative fees current as of : 28 March 2024 4:32am