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Speech Matters: On Lying, Morality, and the Law
Seana Valentine Shiffrin
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Description for Speech Matters: On Lying, Morality, and the Law
Paperback. Series: Carl G. Hempel Lecture Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 402.
To understand one another as individuals and to fulfill the moral duties that require such understanding, we must communicate with each other. We must also maintain protected channels that render reliable communication possible, a demand that, Seana Shiffrin argues, yields a prohibition against lying and requires protection for free speech. This book makes a distinctive philosophical argument for the wrong of the lie and provides an original account of its difference from the wrong of deception. Drawing on legal as well as philosophical arguments, the book defends a series of notable claims--that you may not lie about everything to ... Read more
To understand one another as individuals and to fulfill the moral duties that require such understanding, we must communicate with each other. We must also maintain protected channels that render reliable communication possible, a demand that, Seana Shiffrin argues, yields a prohibition against lying and requires protection for free speech. This book makes a distinctive philosophical argument for the wrong of the lie and provides an original account of its difference from the wrong of deception. Drawing on legal as well as philosophical arguments, the book defends a series of notable claims--that you may not lie about everything to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Carl G. Hempel Lecture Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691173610
SKU
V9780691173610
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About Seana Valentine Shiffrin
Seana Valentine Shiffrin is professor of philosophy and the Pete Kameron Professor of Law and Social Justice at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Reviews for Speech Matters: On Lying, Morality, and the Law
In her provocative, densely argued and important new book, philosopher Seana Valentine Shiffrin argues that Kant has been misinterpreted... Shiffrin's concern in the punningly titled Speech Matters is to show how telling the truth is fundamental to maintaining the cherished goal of freedom of speech.
Andrew Hadfield, Times Higher Education Thoughtful and thought provoking.
Choice As compelling defense ... Read more
Andrew Hadfield, Times Higher Education Thoughtful and thought provoking.
Choice As compelling defense ... Read more