Certainly, you know the refrain from Johnny Cash’s stirring 1970 antiwar ballad: “And the lonely voice of youth cries ‘What is truth?’” I just had a chance to see Christopher Chen’s 2017 Obie ...

What is truth? That question has been asked millions of times and in as many circumstances. The classic example is featured when something happens, and there are a few witnesses who were actually ...

Early in George W. Bush’s first term, I was dining with a friend who didn’t agree with my worldview. He challenged my certitude, allowing that he wasn’t sure about many issues. “Don’t you wonder ...

In the pursuit of understanding reality, humanity has often walked two parallel paths science and spirituality .

Early in George W. Bush’s first term, I was dining with a friend who didn’t agree with my worldview. He challenged my certitude, allowing that he wasn’t sure about many issues. “Don’t you wonder ...

I was disappointed by Michael P. Lynch’s “Who Cares About the Truth?” (The Chronicle Review, September 10). The essay seemed to me to be both misguided and wasted on your audience. I am confident that ...

I finally watched "An Inconvenient Truth" recently. As compelling as the global warming arguments are, the deeper theme of discussion that should continue today is education. Why don't we listen to ...

Some things are objectively subjective. Is a Ford better than a Chevrolet? Is a Nikon camera better than a Canon? One could argue the merits and demerits of most brands. But the answer lies mostly ...