The enlightenment and its alternatives | John Mearsheimer, Steven Pinker
Philosophy For Our Times
The Link Between Truth and Progress
The concept of truth is crucial for moral and political progress. Without a shared understanding of truth, individuals struggle to make progress, leading to divisions like the red versus blue political divide in the United States. The idea that progress is connected to truth is highlighted by the argument that becoming smarter equates to becoming more liberal. Hence, the pursuit of truth is closely linked to achieving societal progress.
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