02450nam 2200637 a 450 991081043880332120240418092447.097866117938691-281-79386-80-87586-653-0(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 and other philosophical dialogues /Nicholas J. Pappas1st ed.New 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 J866706MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910810438803321Controvert, or, On the lie4007588UNINA