Frankfurt, Harry. "On Bullshit" (1986) A Reading by AristotleWalks

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  • Listen to "On Bullshit" (1986) by Harry Frankfurt at any speed you prefer!
    My goal is to build an auditory library of great philosophy papers to make philosophy more accessible for those whom this could benefit: auditory learners, those who want to dabble in philosophy but do not find reading dense papers appealing, students starting out in philosophy who do not know where to begin, and finally and most importantly, students with vision impairments.
    Check out my Instagram @AristotleWalks where I post an idea from Aristotle's works every day, Monday through Friday :) All the translations from Ancient Greek to English (in the caption), the paraphrases (in the photos), and the background photos are by me!
    Frankfurt, Harry G. (1986). On Bullshit. Princeton University Press.
    0:00 Title
    0:15 Paper
    50:46 My favorite lines such good lines ahh I love them so much. until 55:06!
    55:14 On Harry Frankfurt
    56:45 On AristotleWalks
    With ἀγάπη,
    Masako

Komentáře • 45

  • @hilde45
    @hilde45 Před rokem +6

    I am a philosophy, professor preparing his syllabus for a Course on propaganda, and how lucky I am that you took the time in trouble to read this paper allowed. I am now going to include it in my syllabus for the fall.

  • @Mangokatt
    @Mangokatt Před 3 lety +36

    I have to read this paper for a class and it is so nice to be able to listen to it. Thank you!

  • @ChristopherSLucas-hv7nz
    @ChristopherSLucas-hv7nz Před měsícem +1

    Superb! Oh thank you so much for doing this.

  • @KenLongTortoise
    @KenLongTortoise Před 3 lety +17

    really well done, this was the soundtrack for my 5 mile walk tonight

    • @aristotlewalks
      @aristotlewalks  Před 3 lety

      I'm so glad! Thank you so much, I appreciate you letting me know :)

  • @paydirtcoaching
    @paydirtcoaching Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your contribution to a lifetime of learning for anyone willing to do so.

  • @gnarcheese
    @gnarcheese Před 2 lety +9

    Thank you so much for this! From a very tired ADHD politics student.

    • @aristotlewalks
      @aristotlewalks  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for listening! I wish I'd had this available to me back when I was an undergraduate student. I'm glad it's helpful, will be recording more papers soon :)

  • @Mannhael
    @Mannhael Před 2 lety +1

    Very clearly read and definitely made it easier for me to take in. Thank you!

  • @TitanIapetus
    @TitanIapetus Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this! I will definitely be listening again to try to absorb more of this. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @connordavey4422
    @connordavey4422 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for doing this! Brilliant!

  • @ChantalesprettylittleDIYS

    I read this in college, and wrote a paper about it. Now, I have a more appreciation for this essay

  • @Loenthall88
    @Loenthall88 Před 3 lety +2

    We are going to be discussing this book (in tandem with his other book, On Truth) in an upcoming session of our intellectual society, where we discuss philosophy and the works of great thinkers. Thank you for this reading

    • @aristotlewalks
      @aristotlewalks  Před 3 lety

      I am so glad that this reading can be of help to you! :)
      Best,
      Masako

  • @Oscar_Mendez
    @Oscar_Mendez Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this! You have a beautiful voice!

  • @jasminlinton7626
    @jasminlinton7626 Před 3 lety +16

    the fact that you changed all the male pronouns to they/them put a big smile on my face :) I'm reading this for a class and it was amazing to be able to listen to it!!!

    • @Emre723
      @Emre723 Před 3 lety +1

      Lmao found the snowflake, didn't know y'all got offended by Normal pronouns haha..

    • @aristotlewalks
      @aristotlewalks  Před 3 lety +11

      @@Emre723 The change in pronoun usage in the field of philosophy the past multiple decades does not, I believe, arise from anyone being offended by male pronouns. I for one am certainly not offended by them.
      The field of philosophy has a gender gap that is more severe than even mathematics (for which it is common, public knowledge that the gender gap is severe). The effort to switch to non-male pronouns is an effort to make the discipline less male-oriented than it already is. Hope this helps :)

    • @aristotlewalks
      @aristotlewalks  Před 3 lety +6

      I'm so happy I could be of help & also glad the change could be of help! :)

    • @Emre723
      @Emre723 Před 3 lety +3

      @@aristotlewalks well anyways.. loved the recording!! Really helped, thank you! :)

    • @jasminlinton7626
      @jasminlinton7626 Před 3 lety +5

      @@aristotlewalks I couldn’t say it better myself!

  • @mgberman
    @mgberman Před 4 lety +2

    Wow very cool history of the word Bull Sh**!! Love the dog simile discussion. SO interesting: 53:56-55:04

  • @kungfubuju61223
    @kungfubuju61223 Před rokem

    You should keep up with your good work! Much appreciated.

  • @carson3448
    @carson3448 Před rokem

    Thank you🙏

  • @tiagovasc
    @tiagovasc Před 3 lety

    Thanks!

  • @Eyesayah
    @Eyesayah Před 3 lety +2

    Just lost a small claims action. The defendant's written report was bullshit. Her testimony included lies. It was not only that event that brought me here but the notion that 'it's all bullshit' as well as an interest in the distinction between 'real bullshit' and any other kind. The bit about bull sessions is relevant in that apparently people are being cancelled for engaging in that sort of loose perhaps ritual mode. Anyway, listening was a pleasure. Thank you.

    • @aristotlewalks
      @aristotlewalks  Před 3 lety

      I'm sorry about the loss of the claims action. The prevalence of bull shit is certainly a problem with which our society will have to deal.
      Thank you so much for your message, I am glad you enjoyed it!

  • @slalialley3786
    @slalialley3786 Před 3 lety +1

    Good bathroom book.

  • @AftreGaol
    @AftreGaol Před měsícem

    I like your voice no bull shit

  • @owlnyc666
    @owlnyc666 Před 2 lety +2

    Sincerity is bullshit😉

    • @owlnyc666
      @owlnyc666 Před 2 lety

      I sincerely believe it is a fact that sincerity bullshit. There a nice series of lectures on CZcams
      Calling Bullshit.😉😀

  • @owlnyc666
    @owlnyc666 Před 2 lety

    It seems that saying you feel like a dog that got run over is a metaphor for feeling bad. Not a statement of fact.

  • @andersonbentini4041
    @andersonbentini4041 Před 3 lety +2

    Is this the whole thing?

    • @aristotlewalks
      @aristotlewalks  Před 2 lety

      Yes, this is the original essay Professor Frankfurt published back in 1986. It was so well-received that he expanded it into a slightly longer book in 2005! :)

  • @kenanmoore3413
    @kenanmoore3413 Před 3 lety

    You are amazing, if not for you I wouldn't understand this "bullshit". God will send you blessings for this generous giving.

    • @aristotlewalks
      @aristotlewalks  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much! I hope to record more papers soon! :)

  • @ajanimation8239
    @ajanimation8239 Před rokem

    Anyone else learn about this book because of the Angry Video Game Nerd?

  • @guyswiggins
    @guyswiggins Před 5 měsíci

    With Trump’s Super Tuesday win last night, this essay is more important than ever to read and understand. Trump is the greatest bullshit artist in US political history. His victory would have far reaching consequences globally and would be a triumph of bs over reason.

  • @suneast7394
    @suneast7394 Před 3 lety +1

    Bs