May 15, 2005
Ivy League Prof Sifts Through BS
Morley Safer Talks To Scholars Studying The Subject Of Bull
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Play CBS Video Video Professor Studies BS Correspondent Morley Safer talks to professors who are studying BS.
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The success of philosopher Harry Frankfurt's book on BS suggests that he's touched a nerve in the American psyche. (CBS)
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Frankfurt joined the great American BS celebrity parade for his first live TV interview about the subject, on Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show." (CBS)
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"There is an alternative, of course, which is just to keep your mouth shut," says Frankfurt. "If you can’t tell the truth, you don’t have to indulge in bull----, you can just be quiet about such things."
Well, lots of luck with that one. The times we live in are far from quiet, and sometimes even the enemies of BS find themselves willingly spreading it, too.
Stewart: "I’m excited. 'Garfield' is in theaters everywhere on Friday."
Jennifer Love Hewitt: You’re excited? He’s so excited!
"[Here's one case] When you have an actor sitting here on this couch, and he’s telling you about this great movie that you both know is terrible," says Safer.
"Yes," says Stewart. " That’s exactly right. Or I’m saying, 'And I saw it and you were magnificent. I think you took 'Garfield' to the next level!' You know, it’s absolutely bull----."
Professor Frankfurt’s little book just keeps on selling. There’s now a British edition and negotiations are in progress for French, Spanish, German and Korean editions of this book whose name we dare not speak.
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