Bibliograph

The constitution of knowledge, a defense of truth, Jonathan Rauch

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The constitution of knowledge, a defense of truth, Jonathan Rauch

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-287) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The constitution of knowledge

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1256712726

Responsibility statement

Jonathan Rauch

Sub title

a defense of truth

Summary

Analyzing trends in American disinformation and conspiracy, Rauch reaches back to the parallel eighteenth-century developments of liberal democracy and science to explain what he calls the "Constitution of Knowledge"--our social system for turning disagreement into truth. By explicating the Constitution of Knowledge and probing the war on reality, Rauch posits a defined understanding of truth and free inquiry, with discussion of how and why they should be defended

Table Of Contents

"A terrible statement unless he gets away with it" -- The state of nature: tribal truth -- Booting reality: the rise of networked knowledge -- The constitution of knowledge -- Disinformation technology: the challenge of digital media -- Troll epistemology: "flood the zone with shit" -- Canceling: despotism of the few -- Unmute yourself: pushing back

Target audience

adult

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