| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 280 pages) |
| Contents |
Lying -- Deception and related concepts -- Kant and the absolute prohibition against lying -- Act-utilitarianism -- Ross and rule-consequentialism -- The golden rule and a theory of moral reasoning -- The partial overlap/convergence of reasonable views -- Deception and withholding information in sales -- Deception in advertising -- Bluffing and deception in negotiations -- Honesty, professionals, and the vulnerability of the public -- Lying and deception about questions of war and peace : case studies -- Honesty, conflicts, and the telling of history : more case studies -- Honesty as a virtue |
| Summary |
This is a comprehensive and up-to-date investigation of moral and conceptual questions about lying and deception. Carson argues that there is a moral presumption against lying and deception that causes harm, he examines case-studies from business, politics, and history |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-275) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Truthfulness and falsehood.
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Truthfulness and falsehood -- Case studies
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Interpersonal Relations.
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Truthfulness and falsehood
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies
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Case studies.
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Études de cas.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780191574481 |
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0191574481 |
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9780199577415 |
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0199577412 |
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9780191722813 |
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0191722812 |
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