“As science took over the interpretation of reality, philosophy became more anti-realist in order to retain a space where it could still play a role.” Peter Pomerantsev “Why We’re Post-Fact” in Granta mag. The article explains how relativism is involved in current political movements and why facts don’t matter. The analysis links Putin’s lies about Russian activities in Crimea with Trump’s election campaign and the Brexit.
Eero Yli-Vakkuri