
Ep. 327: Harry Frankfurt on Bullsh*t and Authenticity (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Irony, Ambiguity, and the Nature of Bullshit
This chapter explores the use of irony and ambiguity in conversations, discussing how they relate to bullshit. It delves into the characteristics of a bullshit artist, emphasizing their disregard for truth and their misrepresentation of conversation purposes. The chapter also explores the distinction between lying and bullshitting, and how social interactions can involve elements of untruthfulness.
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