Journalism and the Philosophy of Truth: Beyond Objectivity and Balance
This book bridges a gap between discussions about truth, human understanding, and epistemology in philosophical circles, and debates about objectivity, bias, and truth in journalism. It examines four major philosophical theories in easy to understand terms while maintaining a critical insight which is fundamental to the contemporary study of journalism. The book aims to move forward the discussion of truth in the news media by dissecting commonly used concepts such as bias, objectivity, balance, fairness, in a philosophically-grounded way, drawing on in depth interviews with journalists to explore how journalists talk about truth.

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Journalism and the Philosophy of Truth: Beyond Objectivity and Balance
This book bridges a gap between discussions about truth, human understanding, and epistemology in philosophical circles, and debates about objectivity, bias, and truth in journalism. It examines four major philosophical theories in easy to understand terms while maintaining a critical insight which is fundamental to the contemporary study of journalism. The book aims to move forward the discussion of truth in the news media by dissecting commonly used concepts such as bias, objectivity, balance, fairness, in a philosophically-grounded way, drawing on in depth interviews with journalists to explore how journalists talk about truth.

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Journalism and the Philosophy of Truth: Beyond Objectivity and Balance

Journalism and the Philosophy of Truth: Beyond Objectivity and Balance

by Jesse Owen Hearns-Branaman
Journalism and the Philosophy of Truth: Beyond Objectivity and Balance

Journalism and the Philosophy of Truth: Beyond Objectivity and Balance

by Jesse Owen Hearns-Branaman

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Overview

This book bridges a gap between discussions about truth, human understanding, and epistemology in philosophical circles, and debates about objectivity, bias, and truth in journalism. It examines four major philosophical theories in easy to understand terms while maintaining a critical insight which is fundamental to the contemporary study of journalism. The book aims to move forward the discussion of truth in the news media by dissecting commonly used concepts such as bias, objectivity, balance, fairness, in a philosophically-grounded way, drawing on in depth interviews with journalists to explore how journalists talk about truth.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138599581
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 04/27/2018
Series: Routledge Research in Journalism
Pages: 156
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jesse Owen Hearns-Branaman is Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand. He researches the political-economy and sociology of journalism, emphasizing on the USA, UK, and China.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Realism 3. Pragmatism 4. Dialectic of Realism and Pragmatism 5. Antirealism 6. Hyperrealism 7. Conclusion

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