David Foster Wallace and the Nature of Fact

2/3/2015

This blog post discusses the approach to facts and truth in the writings of David Foster Wallace, an acclaimed American author. It explores how Wallace's nonfiction work delves into the complexities and subjective nature of facts, challenging the traditional notion of objectivity. The post examines Wallace's essay "David Lynch Keeps His Head," which delves into the nature of events and facts and questions the underlying assumptions and biases that shape our understanding of reality. The author also explores Wallace's exploration of the concept of "total subjective experience" and how it relates to the way we perceive and interpret facts. Overall, the post provides an insightful analysis of Wallace's unique perspective on the nature of fact.

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