On Truth

Summary

A professor emeritus of philosophy at Princeton University, Harry G. Frankfurt penned a surprise smash hit with his New York Times bestselling On Bullshit, which insightfully and wittily captured the human capacity for—and tendency toward—BS. Now he examines the other side of the coin with this equally entertaining and provocative follow-up.

As Frankfurt showed previously, bullshit lies within the realm of subjective perception. Truth, then, is what we find beyond this realm. But are we, as a people, willing to allow ourselves to be governed by honest principles? Could it be possible that we lack the commitment to acting morally and truthfully?

Utilizing his trademark skill at sharing philosophical insights with a general audience, Frankfurt examines these and other questions in this informative book.