Abstract:

Although the post truth is a phenomenon of the recent years, it can be said that post truth is a moment of the relationship of truth and lie. Truth and lie have been in constant struggle throughout history. Post-truth is a reflection of this struggle. Post truth is in close relationship with technology and politics. While post truth makes its existence easily accepted by mass media and social media, it is considered as the most effective tool for populism. The aim of this study is to explain post truth in the light of Hannah Arendt’s thoughts. Because the most basic claim of the study is that the origins of post-truth lie in the relationship of truth and lie. As Arendt clearly demonstrates this relationship, the post-truth is read in the light of her thoughts.