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Harry G. Frankfurt’s book offers a penetrating look at the concept of bullshit, providing a clear definition and distinguishing it from related ideas such as lying, hype, and mockery. Drawing on linguistic, psychological, and pragmatic perspectives, Frankfurt illustrates how bullshit lacks concern for truth and is a form of communication that feigns knowledge without making claims about reality. The work invites readers to reflect on the importance of honesty, the role of deception in interpersonal relations, and the way language can be used to manipulate or trivialize truth.
First publish date: January 10, 2005
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: Harry G. Frankfurt
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