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University and Post-truth
University and Post-truth

Author(s): Olha Honcharenko
Subject(s): Philosophy of Science, Higher Education , Philosophy of Education
Published by: Lietuvos mokslų akademijos leidykla
Keywords: university; post-truth; objective truth; university autonomy; academic freedom; philosophy; critical thinking;

Summary/Abstract: The article demonstrates the conflict between university and post-truth, namely the inability of university to fight post-truth due to the underestimation of objective truth in society. The facts that university is losing the opportunity to develop students’ critical thinking as a result of the deprivation of its independence in obtaining objective truth are given as arguments. The attention is focused on the historical context of this conflict. In conclusion, the need for university to defend its independence due to the terrible consequences of post-truth for society is proved.

  • Issue Year: 34/2023
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 319-327
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English