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Imprint:	Chicago, Ill. : Open Court, c2006.
Description:	xxiii, 272 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Popular culture and philosophy ; v. 24 Popular culture and philosophy ; v. 24.
Subject:	Truthfulness and falsehood. Truthfulness and falsehood.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8926156

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Other authors / contributors:	Hardcastle, Gary L. Reisch, George A., 1962-
ISBN:	0812696115 (trade pbk. : alk. paper) 9780812696110 (trade pbk. : alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"Sixteen essays offer discussions, interpretations, and criticisms related to Harry G. Frankfurt's essay "On Bullshit" and other philosophical work on bullshit. Topics addressed include: the definition of bullshit; the ethics and epistemology of bullshit; and the role of bullshit in contemporary culture"--Provided by publisher.

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Summary:	Popular interest in bullshit -- and its near relative, truthiness -- is at an all-time high, but the subject has a rich philosophical history, with Hobbes, Locke, Hume, and Kant all weighing in on the matter. Here, contemporary philosophers reflect on bullshit from epistemological, ethical, metaphysical, historical, and political points of view. Tackling questions including what is bullshit, what does it do, is it a passing fad, and can it ever be eliminated, the book is a guide and resource for the many who find bullshit worth pondering.
Physical Description:	xxiii, 272 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	0812696115 9780812696110