The world is neither ready nor willing to say goodbye to truth – even in politicsThis simplicity has been eroded by a variety of different forces. The antidote is not a return to the comfort of simple truths. They can also show us that with honest intent and clarity of mind, we can guard against such misuse and see that the claim that we live in a post-truth world is the most pernicious untruth of them all. It serves the interests of those who have the most to fear from the truth, plain and simple or not. A Short History of Truth by Julian Baggini is published by Quercus on 21 September, £9.99.

Source: The Guardian September 17, 2017 04:52 UTC