Post-truth is defined as a circumstance where objective facts are less influential in public opinion as compared to emotions and personal belief. Hence, emotions become the determining factor in the society. Thus, in a post-truth society there is a disregard on the truth and a massive spread and acceptance of misinformation, appeals to emotion, and personal beliefs. Likewise, its spread has been linked to the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In the Philippines, post-truth is evidently seen in cases of misinformation and disinformation over social media, particularly boycotting reliable media outlets. Amidst these challenges, there has been a lack of educational policies and frameworks to address the impacts of the post-truth. On the other hand, Alasdair MacIntyre builds on his notion of an “Educated Public” from his works The Idea of an Educated Public and After Virtue. An educated public is the legitimate end of education. These are individuals educated in rational enquiry with knowledge of its practical importance within their communal lives. Thus, crucial is the education and habit towards: rational enquiry, shared standards for rational justifications, and shared beliefs and attitudes, such as virtues. This study aims to consider MacIntyre’s notion of an educated public in addressing the challenges of the post-truth era in the Filipino society. Consequently, this aims to propose an educational framework for the Philippines grounded on MacIntyre’s educated public.

Authors:
Patricia Joy Mobilla, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Ms. Patricia Joy V. Mobilla is a faculty member of the University of Santo Tomas – Institute of Religion. Her research interests include ecological issues, religious education, Catholic Social Thought, Alasdair MacIntyre, and moral theology.

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