British philosopher Bernard Williams explores the value of truthfulness. Dividing truthfulness into 2 core virtues, accuracy (the commitment & drive to getting things right) & sincerity (the commitment to telling others what one believes to be true)… Examining why truthfulness is essential for human interaction. Williams argues that truthfulness is not self-evident but is a crucial human value with significant political & personal consequences, essential for successful human interaction. He warns that losing our cultural commitment to truthfulness damages both personal integrity and political freedom.