T homas Aquinas and the Post-Truth Condition: Some Pointers on The Angelic Doctor’s Relevance Today

How should we confront the postmodern and post-truth culture? A critic of this era presents two criteria for addressing postmodernity and post-truth. First, he suggests that one should embrace tolerance toward differing opinions without necessarily compromising one’s deeply held beliefs. Second, he argues that individuals ought to be innovative in defending their convictions in a way that actively involves others in understanding their significance. This article demonstrates that the study of Thomas Aquinas meets these two criteria. Thus, it asserts that the study and example of Thomas Aquinas, contrary to some viewpoints, remain relevant and can engage with the postmodern and post-truth mentality.