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Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life

Sissela Bok

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Ethical explorations of truth and deception.

"Lying" might resonate with you if you're intrigued by the intricate dance between morality and reality. Sissela Bok doesn't just theorize but also plunges into practical scenarios where truth and lies intertwine. It's a book that could challenge your perceptions and provoke introspection about honesty in our everyday lives. Whether you're curious about the ethical implications of falsehoods in different aspects of society or looking for a philosophical examination that doesn't shy away from the complexities of human nature, this book offers a compelling dive into the philosophy of deceit.

  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1978)
  • National Book Award Finalist for General Nonfiction (Paperback) (1980)
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Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life

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ISBN: 9780375705281
Author: Sissela Bok
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 1999-09-14
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Philosophy, Politics, History
Goodreads rating: 3.64
(rated by 443 readers)

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Is it ever all right to lie? A philosopher looks at lying and deception in public and private life—in government, medicine, law, academia, journalism, in the family and between friends. Lying is a penetrating and thoughtful examination of one of the most pervasive yet little discussed aspects of our public and private lives. Beginning with the moral questions raised about lying since antiquity, Sissela Bok takes up the justifications offered for all kinds of lies—white lies, lies to the sick and dying, lies of parents to children, lies to enemies, lies to protect clients and peers. The consequences of such lies are then explored through a number of concrete situations in which people are involved, either as liars or as the victims of a lie.
 

Ethical explorations of truth and deception.

"Lying" might resonate with you if you're intrigued by the intricate dance between morality and reality. Sissela Bok doesn't just theorize but also plunges into practical scenarios where truth and lies intertwine. It's a book that could challenge your perceptions and provoke introspection about honesty in our everyday lives. Whether you're curious about the ethical implications of falsehoods in different aspects of society or looking for a philosophical examination that doesn't shy away from the complexities of human nature, this book offers a compelling dive into the philosophy of deceit.

  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1978)
  • National Book Award Finalist for General Nonfiction (Paperback) (1980)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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