These philosophical excerpts explore Simon Blackburn's Truth: A Guide, and Michael Lynch's The Nature of Truth from various perspectives, ranging from classic to contemporary views. A significant portion of the discussion addresses deflationary and minimalist theories of truth, which argue that truth is not a substantial property but rather a convenient linguistic device, often referencing the Equivalence Schema, while contrasting this with substantive theories, such as the correspondence, coherence, and identity theories of truth. Pragmatist and pluralist accounts are also examined, with thinkers like Nietzsche, Rorty, and James questioning the possibility of objective or absolute truth, and Tarski’s work on defining truth in formal languages being discussed in relation to its philosophical implications for both deflationists and realists. Ultimately, the texts highlight the complex and often paradoxical challenges inherent in establishing a cohesive, non-circular definition of truth, particularly when considering issues of justification, inquiry, and the relationship between language and reality.

Ver todos los episodios