Misunderstandings about truth

Abstract

The article explores the most common disagreements and misunderstandings concerning truth, in philosophical as well as extra-philosophical debates, then reflects on the notion of “post-truth era”, reverting the diagnosis, and suggesting that in the recent history of the concept of truth we may find some positive opportunities that deserve to be taken into account.

Keywords

• theories of truth
• epistemicism
• realism
• alethic pluralism