What happens if truth is lost? Philosopher explains how truth defines our humanity
Behind every breakthrough, there is a quest for truth. This desire is wired into humans—an insatiable curiosity about the world. Questions about truth have perplexed philosophers for thousands of years, but many focus on distinguishing fact from fiction. Gila Sher, professor of philosophy at the Uni...
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Behind every breakthrough, there is a quest for truth. This desire is wired into humans—an insatiable curiosity about the world. Questions about truth have perplexed philosophers for thousands of years, but many focus on distinguishing fact from fiction. Gila Sher, professor of philosophy at the University of California San Diego, takes it a step further by arguing that truth is a crucial value that defines our humanity.
Originally published at Phys.org
