Abstract:
As we are approaching the end of the century, many ideas, systems, and
certainties, previously taken for granted, seem to be questioned, altered
and rejected. One of these is the notion of truth, which pervades the
very fibre of Western thinking. Rejecting the relevant critique as simply
a postmodern fad, this article proceeds to give attention to the questions
regarding the end of religious, scientific, and metaphysical truth. Truth
and power are dealt with, as well as the narrative nature of truth. The
article concludes with reference to the functioning of truth in the South
African context as manifested in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
