Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private LifePantheon Books, 1978 - 326 pages Examines the moral questions of lying, whether it is ever justifiable and the consequences of such lies both in public and private life. |
Contents
Is the Whole Truth Attainable? | 3 |
Truthfulness Deceit and Trust | 17 |
The Perspective of the Liar | 23 |
Copyright | |
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