Truth can be complicated. Most historians and philosophers would tell you that multiple, seemingly contradictory truths can coexist due to the very simple fact that one’s perspective causes one to see and understand events differently than those having a different perspective. Here, perspective can refer to the literal geographic positioning and vantage point or it can refer to ideological or cultural positioning. Numerous historical examples exist testifying to this, just consider the various names different groups use for the same event:
Truth, Post Truth, and Post-Post Truth
Truth, Post Truth, and Post-Post Truth
Truth, Post Truth, and Post-Post Truth
Truth can be complicated. Most historians and philosophers would tell you that multiple, seemingly contradictory truths can coexist due to the very simple fact that one’s perspective causes one to see and understand events differently than those having a different perspective. Here, perspective can refer to the literal geographic positioning and vantage point or it can refer to ideological or cultural positioning. Numerous historical examples exist testifying to this, just consider the various names different groups use for the same event: