Hypocrisy and Integrity: MacHiavelli, Rousseau, and the Ethics of Politics - Couverture rigide

Grant, Ruth W.

 
9780226305820: Hypocrisy and Integrity: MacHiavelli, Rousseau, and the Ethics of Politics
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0226305821 ISBN 13 : 9780226305820
Editeur : University of Chicago Press, 1997

Synopsis

Arguing that hypocrisy can be constructive and that strictly principled behaviour can be destructive, this book explores the full range of ethical alternatives, distinguishing the various types of hypocrisy and integrity. Drawing on the work of Machiavelli and Rousseau, who both recognized that the irrationalities of human behaviour made totally honest and rational politics impossible, the book examines the ethical dilemmas experienced by politicians. It shows that the tasks of the politician - building coalitions among conflicting interests, uniting groups with a basic mistrust of one another - cannot be accomplished while remaining inflexibly attached to principle. Clarifying the differences between idealism and fanaticism, moderation and rationalization, this study seeks to uncover the moral limits of compromise and reveal new standards of ethical judgement.

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Éditeur
University of Chicago Press
Date d'édition
1997
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0226305821
ISBN 13 
9780226305820
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
214
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9780226305844: Hypocrisy and Integrity: Machiavelli, Rousseau, and the Ethics of Politics

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0226305848 ISBN 13 :  9780226305844
Editeur : University of Chicago Press, 1999
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