On Truth

not quite as funny as on bullshit, but just as readable and insightful.

Better than the Bullshit book!

Not as good as his other little book. But how can you even expect to discuss truth in so small a book?

nothing interesting/new

Pretty boring, but a quick read.

Without realizing it, I have become a fan of Prof. Harry G. Frankfurt's work, especially since "The Reasons of Love", "Taking Ourselves Seriously And Getting It Right", to the little gem "On Bullshit", I am enticed by not only the clarity of thoughts but the encouragement of virtues and noble motives. "On Truth" is another tiny book like "On...more

Without realizing it, I have become a fan of Prof. Harry G. Frankfurt's work, especially since "The Reasons of Love", "Taking Ourselves Seriously And Getting It Right", to the little gem "On Bullshit", I am enticed by not only the clarity of thoughts but the encouragement of virtues and noble motives. "On Truth" is another tiny book like "On Bullshit", after a reading of it, it could even be named as a continuation of the latter. From the point of view as a general reader rather than a specialized philosophy student (which of us in essence can be named as non-philosophy student, we are all "livers" of lives and so cannot avoid learning and contemplating issues that comes with breathing and consciousness, or the loss of it), the title of "On Truth" has easily led us to expect answers pertaining to the big question about the meaning of life - the truth in life. Frankfurt, instead, has prepared a discourse focusing on the same path as the discussion in "On Bullshit" about truth as that in honesty, yes as yes, no as no. I have still learned a great deal from this little book and enjoyed it; I can also understand the trend of a lower rating from other readers when expectation (be it unrealistic, be it misguided) was not met.   hide

Disappointing.

This book, along with its predecessor "On Bullshit", sits prominently on my coffee table. After analyzing bullshit, Frankfurt decided to write a sequel discussing the importance of truth. He explains what we mean by "truth" and how those who deny its existence or objectivity contradict themselves. He also talks about why truth is important, and how neglecting or denying it hurts both individuals...more

This book, along with its predecessor "On Bullshit", sits prominently on my coffee table. After analyzing bullshit, Frankfurt decided to write a sequel discussing the importance of truth. He explains what we mean by "truth" and how those who deny its existence or objectivity contradict themselves. He also talks about why truth is important, and how neglecting or denying it hurts both individuals and society as a whole.   hide

I would suggest reading this first and then going to "On Bullshit" cause "On Truth" was nowhere near as poignant as its predecessor. However it did have its moments/lines but generally the book was disappointing especially in light of "On Bullshit"