“I Swear It’s True… Or almost”: Philosophical essay

From Plato to Foucault, through the promises of language and the games of power, Patrick Louis Richard probes what we call “truth”: is it a noble pursuit or a well-crafted illusion? With sharp wit and accessible reflection, he invites readers to explore intimate truths those we swear on our hearts and the lies that sometimes reveal more about us than reality itself.

This provocative and playful essay challenges our certainties and nudges us toward a radical question: could doubt be the most honest form of truth?