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On Truth in Politics: Why Democracy Demands It

Michael Patrick Lynch and Robert Talisse

May 05, 2025

In an era of misinformation, polarization, and political spin, truth itself has become a battleground. Why is truth essential to a functioning democracy and how does its erosion threat then foundations of our political system? Join philosopher Michael P. Lynch and Professor Robert Talisse for a conversation on the relationship between truth, democracy, and political discourse.

How do we navigate a world where facts are contested, and reality is shaped by ideology? What role do citizens, media and institutions play in defending truth against manipulation and deception?

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