Publication Details:

The POLITNOMOS is a multi-disciplinary scholarly peer reviewed and international fully open access journal that covers all areas of political science, law, political and legal philosophy. It aims to serve as a scholarly platform for research papers’ findings, discussions, and debates and introduce promising researchers and studies to the political and legal scientific communities.

Journal or Publication Title:

The Politnomos․ Journal of Political and Legal Studies

Date of publication:

2024

Volume:

3

Number:

1

ISSN:

2953-8165

Coverage:

16-29

Abstract:

This paper explores the intricate relationship between truth and politics, discussing the philosophical and ethical implications of their interplay within democratic societies. The rise of post-truth politics, where emotional resonance overshadows truth in general, poses significant challenges to democratic values and institutions. The study examines the philosophical debates around political relativism, highlighting its impact on democratic principles, which can undermine rational discourse and informed citizenship. It draws on the insights of Hannah Arendt and Steven Lukes into the vulnerability of facts in political discourse, underscoring the tension between truth and political power. Through a synthesis of theoretical perspectives, this paper argues that the vitality of democratic systems crucially relies on the safeguarding of truth. It emphasizes the role of intellectuals, truth-tracking institutions, and optimistic standpoints toward people's rational abilities in navigating through the complexities of maintaining the integrity of today's public discourse.

Publisher:

NAS RA

Format:

pdf

Identifier:

click here to follow the link ; oai:arar.sci.am:375770

Language:

en