Truth becomes subjective in a world ruled by virtue from "summary" of Dictatorship of Virtue by Richard Bernstein
In a world where virtue reigns supreme, the very notion of truth becomes malleable and subjective. This is a troubling consequence of the dictatorship of virtue, where moral superiority dictates what is considered true or false. When virtue holds sway over society, it becomes the arbiter of truth, shaping reality to fit its own moral framework. The danger lies in the fact that virtue is often wielded as a weapon to silence dissenting voices and suppress alternative perspectives. Those who do not conform to the prevailing virtue are labeled as heretics or enemies of the truth, further c...
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