Calling something post-truth is inherently a normative judgment

Evidence

So is post-truth just about lying, then? Is it mere political spin? Not precisely. As presented in current debate, the word “post-truth” is irreducibly normative. It is an expression of concern by those who care about the concept of truth and feel that it is under attack. — Lee McIntyre, Post-Truth, 42

Categorization

  • XREF: connects to: A normative theory must exploit labels, not expunge them — Thomas C. Schelling, The Strategy of Conflict, 231

Broader Connections