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On Truth
This is a short, pithy, philosophy book argues that truth isn't necessarily some objective, external thing. Rather, it is a personal mechanism for conceptualizing reality in a way that is fundamental to self-knowledge, and distinctions of self from other (I/Not I). Thus, every person (even liars) are intrinsically concerned with truth and all human societal endeavors require some common reference to truth in order to function.
I read this book about a month ago, but I'm finally getting around to the review, so I can only say that this is the main message of the book that stuck with me. Other people might get something different/more out of it.
On Truth by Harry G. Frankfurt
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