02453nam 2200625 a 450 991078279470332120230721004239.097866117938691-281-79386-80-87586-653-0(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 falsehoodMiscellaneaPhilosophyTruthfulness and falsehood177/.3Pappas Nicholas J866706MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910782794703321Controvert, or, On the lie3755089UNINA