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Establishing veritocracy: Society, truth and science
1School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University.
Transcultural Psychiatry
|June 12, 2024
Summary
The erosion of truth necessitates a new form of government called veritocracy, a democracy prioritizing truth. Understanding science
Area of Science:
- Political Philosophy
- Philosophy of Science
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- The erosion of truth in Western societies is linked to postmodernist ideas and nationalistic populism.
- A decline in the value of truth can lead to dangerous political ideologies.
- The concept of 'veritocracy' is proposed as a governmental solution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose 'veritocracy' as a governmental system prioritizing truth.
- To explore how a proper understanding of science can support veritocracy.
- To re-evaluate the philosophy and history of science in light of social cognition.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of political systems and the nature of truth.
- Examination of the evolution of the philosophy and sociology of science.
- Argument for science as a truth-seeking endeavor crucial for democracy.
Main Results:
- Veritocracy, a truth-valuing democracy, can counteract the decline of truth.
- A socially cognisant understanding of science, emerging since the 1960s-70s, supports veritocracy.
- Science, viewed as a probabilistic truth-seeking method, can serve as a model for decision-making.
Conclusions:
- Science's reliance on moral truth for correspondence truth makes it a vital 'check and balance' in democracies.
- Promoting truth in political discourse, through mechanisms like veritocracy, is essential for societal health.
- Science offers a model for pursuing truth in decision-making, fostering a more informed and resilient society.
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