On Truth

By: Harry G. Frankfurt

Narrated by: George K. Wilson

A professor emeritus of philosophy at Princeton University, Harry G. Frankfurt penned a surprise smash hit with his New York Times best seller 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?

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

©2006 Harry G. Frankfurt (P)2006 Recorded Books LLC

Critic reviews

"Equally brief, trenchant, and deeply thoughtful."(Booklist)

Thoughtful

This is a book you can’t really listen to while doing other things. I really enjoyed the ideas presented about truth and therefore lying play in our lives. Will return to again.

The relationship between truth, love and joy

It’s a philosophy book and it’s expected to be dense! It’s is best to listen to it than reading it.

Worthwhile

This is pretty academic, and unfortunately the narration really drives that home. Nevertheless, this is as good a treatise on truth as one could hope for: any more concise and it would barely scratch the surface; any longer and it becomes mired in endless examples and repetition.

This isn't for everyone, but if you're interested in a philosophical meditation on truth this should be right up your alley.

Ridiculously important

This should be required reading at every high school and college. I deeply wish people around me understood and valued the contents of this book. It would save them from so much hell.

E̳X̳E̳C̳U̳T̳E̳D̳ T̳O̳ P̳I̳N̳P̳O̳I̳N̳T̳ A̳C̳C̳U̳R̳A̳C̳Y̳ !!!

I must simply say…

BRAVO MY FRIEND!!
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And as our Lord The Lion of the Tribe of Judah so masterfully proclaimed..

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (𝓙𝓸𝓱𝓷 8:32)

Even less useful that On Bullshit

While On Bullshit seemed to examine a topic that I haven't read from anyone else (not that I'm that well read, mind you), On Truth covers topics that plenty of others have covered before, and much better than On Truth. This book seemed to truly be a waste of my time. Like On Bullshit, the author goes into great detail in his definitions, explanations, examples, etc. Unfortunately, it just doesn't do the concept of Truth justice.