On Lying in Campaigns and in Office

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Identifier: JML.MS1133-0254
Barcode: JML.MS1133-0254
Title: On Lying in Campaigns and in Office
Description: Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This paper by Thomas C. Tiller addresses the pervasive issue of lying in political and public life, highlighting the historical context and the moral dilemmas associated with it. Tiller discusses various aspects of lying, from campaign falsehoods to strategic government deceptions, emphasizing the moral and ethical implications. He references the work of Sissela Bok on lying, exploring the complexity of defining and justifying lies in a democracy. The paper concludes with a call for higher standards of truthfulness in politics, underscoring the importance of integrity and trust in sustaining democratic principles.
Date: 14 March 2013
Creator: Tiller, Thomas C.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Tiller, Thomas C.; Lying; Deception -- political
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Tiller, Thomas C.; George M. Jones Library Association