Svante Nordin: Truth and Lies in Western Thought

Journalist Sam Leith speaks with Svante Nordin, Professor Emeritus of the History of Ideas, about the changing meaning of truth throughout history. From Socrates and Aristotle to Nietzsche, postmodernism, and Donald Trump, they explore how different cultures and times have understood truth, lies and knowledge. The discussion examines the relationship between truth and power, the impact of religion and science on concepts of truth, and whether objective truth is something we can discover – or something we can only ever approach. Download our app for more interviews, insights and deep dives into the ideas shaping our world! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/se/app/axess-television/id6746636694 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.axesstelevision.app&hl=sv See also Axess Television's website: https://www.axesstelevision.com/ Axess Television on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axesstelevision/ Axess Television on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axesstelevision