Hypocrisy and Integrity
Machiavelli, Rousseau and the Ethics of Politics
Ruth W. Grant(Author)
University of Chicago Press
2nd Edition
Published on 8. June 1997
Book
Hardback
214 pages
978-0-226-30582-0 (ISBN)
Description
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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Edition
2nd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Publishing group
The University of Chicago Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 144 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-226-30582-0 (9780226305820)
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Content
Acknowledgments Abbreviations Ch. 1: Introduction Ch. 2: Machiavelli and the Case for Hypocrisy Ch. 3: Moliere, Rousseau, and the Ideal of Integrity Ch. 4: Rousseau's Political Ethics: Integrity, Prudence, and Deception Ch. 5: Rousseau's Political Ethics: Corruption, Dependence, and Vanity Ch. 6: Conclusion Works cited Index