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Classic Personal Integrity Philosophy TruthWritten by Bernard Williams
Read by Ralph Cosham
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Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged
British philosopher Williams explores the value of truthfulness. Dividing truthfulness into 2 core virtues, accuracy (the commitment & drive to getting things right) & sincerity (the commitment to telling others what one believes to be true)…
Examining why truthfulness is essential for human interaction. Williams argues that truthfulness is not self-evident but is a crucial human value with significant political & personal consequences, essential for successful human interaction. He warns that losing our cultural commitment to truthfulness damages both personal integrity and political freedom.
Format: MP3 Bit Rate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged Length: 10 hours and 43 minutes