What role does, and should, truth play in our lives? Is the truth always valuable, or is there sometimes an important role for “comforting falsehoods”? Is it important for a government to always be truthful with its citizens? Is this particularly valuable in a democracy? Are there important exceptions? What counts as good grounds for believing something?

This two-part discussion series is hosted by Dr. J.P. Rosensweig, founder of the The Philosophy Institute: Bringing Ideas to Life. The Institute’s mission is to teach philosophy in a way that matters to people’s lives and to our society.

No background knowledge in philosophy is necessary – everyone is welcome!

This presentation will use the Zoom platform. Please register in advance. You will be sent a link to access the program. It is preferable to attend both sessions of this two-part program. Your registration will be for both sessions.

Offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library, Skyline Village Chicago and Chicago Hyde Park Village.