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Heinz von Foerster, Bernhard Pörksen
Truth is the invention of a liar
Conversations on Epistemology and Ethics
How real is reality? Are our images of the world mere inventions or do they correspond to an external reality? And is it possible to know the truth?
ISBN 978-3-8497-0566-4
Translated from the German by Karen Leube 168 p, paperback, 2nd edition 2024. Aufl.
Erscheinungsdatum 03.09.2024
Buchbeschreibung
How real is reality? Are our images of the world mere inventions or do they correspond to an external reality? Is it possible to know the truth?
These are some of the questions that are discussed in this book by physicist and philosopher Heinz von Foerster and media studies scholar Bernhard Poerksen. Together they explore the limits of our cognitive capacities; they debate the apparent objectivity of our sensual perception and the consequences of “truth terrorism”; and they talk about the relationship between knowledge and ethics, sight and insight.
These are some of the questions that are discussed in this book by physicist and philosopher Heinz von Foerster and media studies scholar Bernhard Poerksen. Together they explore the limits of our cognitive capacities; they debate the apparent objectivity of our sensual perception and the consequences of “truth terrorism”; and they talk about the relationship between knowledge and ethics, sight and insight.
Auszeichnungen und Stimmen
“This book is so rich with insights, sparkling dialogue, and wisdom that one would love to distribute it like a leaflet around town.”
Südwestrundfunk (German radio station)
“The intellectual dance that the two dare to dance is intelligent, light, humorous, and enchanting.”
Süddeutsche Zeitung (German daily)
“I recommend this book not only to the cybernetics and systems community, but to anyone.”
Ranulph Glanville, Cybernetics and Human Knowing
“Easy and enjoyable to read, without loss of scientific and philosophical depth and rigor. … The reader will find the book difficult to put down.”
Bernd R. Hornung, Journal of Sociocybernetics
Südwestrundfunk (German radio station)
“The intellectual dance that the two dare to dance is intelligent, light, humorous, and enchanting.”
Süddeutsche Zeitung (German daily)
“I recommend this book not only to the cybernetics and systems community, but to anyone.”
Ranulph Glanville, Cybernetics and Human Knowing
“Easy and enjoyable to read, without loss of scientific and philosophical depth and rigor. … The reader will find the book difficult to put down.”
Bernd R. Hornung, Journal of Sociocybernetics
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Buchbeschreibung
How real is reality? Are our images of the world mere inventions or do they correspond to an external reality? Is it possible to know the truth?
These are some of the questions that are discussed in this book by physicist and philosopher Heinz von Foerster and media studies scholar Bernhard Poerksen. Together they explore the limits of our cognitive capacities; they debate the apparent objectivity of our sensual perception and the consequences of “truth terrorism”; and they talk about the relationship between knowledge and ethics, sight and insight.
These are some of the questions that are discussed in this book by physicist and philosopher Heinz von Foerster and media studies scholar Bernhard Poerksen. Together they explore the limits of our cognitive capacities; they debate the apparent objectivity of our sensual perception and the consequences of “truth terrorism”; and they talk about the relationship between knowledge and ethics, sight and insight.
Auszeichnungen und Stimmen
“This book is so rich with insights, sparkling dialogue, and wisdom that one would love to distribute it like a leaflet around town.”
Südwestrundfunk (German radio station)
“The intellectual dance that the two dare to dance is intelligent, light, humorous, and enchanting.”
Süddeutsche Zeitung (German daily)
“I recommend this book not only to the cybernetics and systems community, but to anyone.”
Ranulph Glanville, Cybernetics and Human Knowing
“Easy and enjoyable to read, without loss of scientific and philosophical depth and rigor. … The reader will find the book difficult to put down.”
Bernd R. Hornung, Journal of Sociocybernetics
Südwestrundfunk (German radio station)
“The intellectual dance that the two dare to dance is intelligent, light, humorous, and enchanting.”
Süddeutsche Zeitung (German daily)
“I recommend this book not only to the cybernetics and systems community, but to anyone.”
Ranulph Glanville, Cybernetics and Human Knowing
“Easy and enjoyable to read, without loss of scientific and philosophical depth and rigor. … The reader will find the book difficult to put down.”
Bernd R. Hornung, Journal of Sociocybernetics
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