02487nam 2200637 a 450 991045454850332120200520144314.097866117938691-281-79386-80-87586-653-0(CKB)1000000000691280(EBL)362242(OCoLC)476192392(SSID)ssj0000358354(PQKBManifestationID)12126571(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000358354(PQKBWorkID)10378480(PQKB)10464830(SSID)ssj0000130221(PQKBManifestationID)12019307(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000130221(PQKBWorkID)10082304(PQKB)11668581(MiAaPQ)EBC362242(Au-PeEL)EBL362242(CaPaEBR)ebr10476861(CaONFJC)MIL179386(EXLCZ)99100000000069128020080602d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrControvert, or, On the lie[electronic resource] and other philosophical dialogues /Nicholas J. PappasNew York Algora Pub.c20081 online resource (214 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-87586-652-2 0-87586-651-4 Table of Contents; I. Controvert, Or On the Lie; An Interlude with a Critic; The Music of the Principles; The Political World; Good the Enemy of Better?; Keystone to a Whole Personality; Tyrant; Questions Concerning the Dubious Virtue of the Lie; II. Contempt; II. Architect; IV. Brilliance; V. Ambition; VI. AnarchyTaking a quizzical, philosophical look at the conundrums life places before us, the author explores paradoxical situations in philosophical dialogues geared to stimulate thought and resonate with the reader's own experiences. Implications regarding politics and politicians, leadership and democracy are investigated along the way.PhilosophyMiscellaneaTruthfulness and falsehoodMiscellaneaElectronic books.PhilosophyTruthfulness and falsehood177/.3Pappas Nicholas J866706MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910454548503321Controvert, or, On the lie1970919UNINA