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The article explores the evolution of political fictions from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, especially in light of the post-truth era.

June 20, 2026Philosophy in Review

Patrick Boucheron, 'Political Fictions: From the Middle Ages to the "Post-Truth" Present'. Trans. Willard Wood

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The article explores the evolution of political fictions from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, especially in light of the post-truth era.
Literary analysis of historical and contemporary political texts
Comparative study of different eras' narratives
Philosophical examination of the implications of post-truth
Identifies key themes in political fictions across centuries
Demonstrates the persistence of narrative manipulation throughout history
Highlights the challenges posed by the post-truth environment on public discourse

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This article examines political fictions across history, highlighting their relevance to today's post-truth landscape.

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Patrick Boucheron, 'Political Fictions: From the Middle Ages to the "Post-Truth" Present'. Trans. Willard Wood. Un article de la revue Philosophy in Review (Volume 46, numéro 2, mai 2026, p. 1-48) diffusée par la plateforme Érudit.

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Aaron Fellbaum (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f11db0793dc1a536a03 https://doi.org/10.7202/1126310ar

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This article examines political fictions across history, highlighting their relevance to today's post-truth landscape.

Patrick Boucheron, 'Political Fictions: From the Middle Ages to the "Post-Truth" Present'. Trans. Willard Wood

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Patrick Boucheron, 'Political Fictions: From the Middle Ages to the "Post-Truth" Present'. Trans. Willard Wood

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