Truth, Politics, Morality: Pragmatism and Deliberation

by Cheryl Misak

Book Overview

Cheryl Misak argues that truth ought to be reinstated to a central position in moral and political philosophy. She argues that the correct account of truth is one found in a certain kind of pragmatism: a true belief is one upon which inquiry could not improve, a belief which would not be defeated by experience and argument. This account is not only an improvement on the views of central figures such as Rawls and Habermas, but it can also make sense...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415140366
• ISBN13: 9780415140362
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.3"