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Originally Posted by NaughtyJulie
This is an interesting topic in light of the recent James Frey flap. Both books were written under the guise of non-fiction. But millions have been moved by them to make positive changes. Do the ends justify the means? My personal opinion in these cases is yes.
My question is how many people have made life-altering changes in behavior or philosophy based on books published as fiction? Surely there are some?
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There's a lot to be said for this observation since, ultimately, people make their own reality. Everything we perceive--we perceive through social, cultural, political, and personal filters. Two people can look at the same FACT and walk away with two or more "Truths". With that said, does this dynamic CHEAPEN the notion of THE TRUTH? Or... in this postmodern deconstructivist world, there is REALLY no such thing as an ABSOLUTE truth? Discuss.