Being True, Sounding False
The essay explores multiple senses of “true,” arguing that truth not only has a performative sense, but that certain performances can themselves be true as when a friend is a true friend. Taking that thought in a metaphilosophical direction, the essay also argues that writing can be true to philosop...
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| Main Author: | John T. Lysaker |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Association for American Studies
2020-05-01
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| Series: | European Journal of American Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/ejas/15592 |
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