Simon Blackburn was previously the Bertrand Russell Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. He is currently a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge and also Professor of Philosophy at UNC Chapel Hill. His previous works include Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy and Practical Tortoise Raising and other Philosophical Essays.
"Mr. Blackburn displays a rare combination of erudite precision and
an ability to make complex ideas clear in unfussy prose." --Wall
Street Journal, Julian Baggini
"Excellent, concise ... essential reading for scholars and novices
alike." --Library Journal
"On Truth is a fun, short primer on the concept of truth and
arguments around it." --Shelf Awareness"Classic Simon. Well
written, engaging, erudite, and accurate. This guide to truth is
just what we need in the age of 'fake news'" --Walter
Sinnott-Armstrong, Duke University, author of Think Again: How to
Reason and Argue
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