What Then Is Truth?
What Then Is Truth? by Gene Barnes, published by Xlibris Corporation in August 2004, explores the evolving concept of truth through a philosophical dialogue. This edition, comprising 116 pages, presents a discussion among notable philosophers St. Thomas Aquinas, Rene Descartes, and Jean-Paul Sartre, moderated by Socrates. The book examines how perspectives on truth have shifted from religious foundations in the Middle Ages to scientific interpretations during the Enlightenment, while also acknowledging the significance of personal experience.
Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of these differing viewpoints, as each philosopher draws on historical knowledge to support their arguments. The dialogue aims to stimulate interest in the nature of truth and encourages consideration of opposing perspectives to deepen understanding. With its focus on philosophy and history, this book invites readers to reflect on the complexities surrounding the concept of truth.
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During the Middle Ages, religion came to be regarded as the principal source of truth. Since the Enlightenment, science has come to be regarded by many people as the most reliable source of truth. But in fact, most people regard their own personal experience as being the best source of truth. In What Then is Truth? these different viewpoints are each represented by articulate philosophers St. Thomas Aquinas, Rene_ Descartes, and Jean-Paul Sartre in a philosophical dialogue, moderated by Socrates. Each philosopher is permitted to use a knowledge of all past history in support of his views. The object of the dialogue is not to produce a winner, but to stimulate your interest in the nature of truth and to show that the consideration of opposing viewpoints can enhance our understanding.
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