{"product_id":"a-democratic-theory-of-truth-9780226839042","title":"A Democratic Theory of Truth","description":"\u003cb\u003eA critique of the concept of truth presupposed by the post-truth debate--and a bold new vision for a more pluralistic citizenry.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e We say that we live in a \"post-truth\" era because disinformation threatens our confidence in the existence of a shared public world. Affirming objective truth may, therefore, seem necessary to save democracy. According to political theorist Linda M. G. Zerilli, such affirmation can stifle political debate and silence dissent. In fact, Zerilli argues that the unqualified insistence on objective truth is as dangerous for democracy as denying it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on Arendt, Foucault, and Wittgenstein, \u003ci\u003e A Democratic Theory of Truth\u003c\/i\u003e challenges the concept of truth presupposed by the post-truth debate. It argues that we, the people, have an essential role in discovering and evaluating any truth relevant to the political realm. The result is a striking defense of plurality, dissent, and opinion in contemporary democratic societies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda M. G. Zerilli\u003c\/b\u003e is the Charles E. Merriam Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science and professor of gender and sexuality studies at the University of Chicago. She is the author of three books, including\u003ci\u003e A Democratic Theory of Judgment\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by the University of Chicago Press.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213263634706,"sku":"9780226839042","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_53bfa1b6-5eef-49e1-890a-5b7b2a07db6b.jpg?v=1745364215","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-democratic-theory-of-truth-9780226839042","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}