Phil 100 S13 (8-Week): Extra Credit

Answer the following prompt in a two-page paper. It must be typed, double-spaced in 10-12 point legible font. It is due in class on Wednesday, April 24.

Frankfurt argues that bullshit is worse than a lie. In addition, on page 50, he notes that we tend to be more tolerant of bullshit than of lies. First, do you think it is correct that we are more tolerant of bullshit than of lies? Why? Also, do you agree that bullshit is worse than a lie?
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