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Coady, C A J

 
9780199594986: Messy Morality (Uehiro Series/Practical Ethics)
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ISBN 10 : 0199594988 ISBN 13 : 9780199594986
Editeur : Oxford Higher Education, 2010

Synopsis

Tony Coady explores the challenges that morality poses to politics. He confronts the complex intellectual tradition known as realism, which seems to deny any relevance of morality to politics, especially international politics. He argues that, although realism has many serious faults, it has lessons to teach us: in particular, it cautions us against the dangers of moralism in thinking about politics and particularly foreign affairs. Morality must not be confused with moralism: Coady characterizes various forms of moralism and sketches their distorting influence on a realistic political morality. He seeks to restore the concept of ideals to an important place in philosophical discussion, and to give it a particular pertinence in the discussion of politics. He deals with the fashionable idea of 'dirty hands', according to which good politics will necessarily involve some degree of moral taint or corruption. Finally, he examines the controversial issue of the role of lying and deception in politics. Along the way Coady offers illuminating discussion of historical and current political controversies. This lucid book will provoke and stimulate anyone interested in the interface of morality and politics.

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À propos de l'auteur


C. A. J. Coady is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Melbourne. He also founded and became director of the Centre for Philosophy and Public Issues, the first centre in Australia to be concerned with broad issues of philosophy and public affairs. His research areas include political violence, terrorism, and just war theory.

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Éditeur
Oxford Higher Education
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0199594988
ISBN 13 
9780199594986
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
123
Coordonnées du fabricant
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