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Editorial: Truth, authority, and politics
Editorial: Truth, authority, and politics

Author(s): Anna Teresa Budzanowska
Subject(s): Governance
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: truth; authority; politics

Summary/Abstract: Politics has always been a battleground for truth, with authority serving as its foundation - granting legitimacy to those in power and ensuring the social stability necessary for governance. However, the contemporary world is reshaping these fundamental concepts. Truth, once the bedrock of public debate, is increasingly eroded by populism, post-truth, and disinformation. The rise of digital technologies and social media has transformed the way information circulates, making it both a tool for empowerment and manipulation. In this evolving landscape, the question of who controls the truth has become more urgent than ever.

  • Issue Year: 16/2025
  • Issue No: 54
  • Page Range: 9-11
  • Page Count: 3
  • Language: English
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