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Patricia Illingworth In the Media

Patricia Illingworth for Northeastern

If ‘truth isn’t truth,’ then what is it?

We live in a time where the truth is being called into question almost daily. There’s “fake news,” and the idea that seeing isn’t believing, and the assertion that “truth isn’t truth.” So, when we’re presented with so many reasons to doubt the truth (or for that matter, doubt the very existence of truth), the question becomes, what is the nature of truth? Northeastern professor Patricia Illingworth, who has expertise in philosophy and law, has some answers.
- by Molly Callahan September 26, 2018
3Qs: #GivingTuesday and how to measure the impact of your gift

Today is #GivingTuesday, dubbed as a global day dedicated to giving back. Professor Patricia Illingworth says that while the day can greatly benefit charities, there are concerns with the unofficial holiday and that people should consider the impact of their charitable gifts.
- by Casey Bayer December 1, 2015

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