On Truth Explained

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On Truth
Author:Harry Frankfurt
Subject:Truth
Publisher:Knopf
Pub Date:2006-10-31
Isbn:9780307264220
Oclc:70259102
Preceded By:On Bullshit

On Truth is a 2006 book by Harry Frankfurt, a follow-up to his 2005 book On Bullshit.[1] It develops the argument that people should care about truth, regardless of intent to be truthful. It explicitly avoids defining "truth" beyond the concept commonly held, which corresponds to reality.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sunday Book Review - Bull Session. McCulloch. Alison. November 12, 2006. The New York Times. 12 October 2016.
  2. News: McCulloch. Alison. On Truth By Harry G. Frankfurt - Books - Review. The New York Times. 12 November 2006.