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" Controvert, or, On the lie : "
Nicholas J. Pappas.
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BL
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1038286
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b792656
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| Main Entry
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Pappas, Nicholas J.
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Controvert, or, On the lie : : and other philosophical dialogues /\ Nicholas J. Pappas.
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New York :: Algora Pub.,, ©2008.
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1 online resource (204 pages)
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0875866514
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: 0875866522
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: 0875866530
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: 1281793868
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: 6611793860
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: 9780875866512
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: 9780875866529
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: 9780875866536
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: 9781281793867
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: 9786611793869
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| Contents
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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 -- Contempt -- Architect -- Brilliance -- Ambition -- Anarchy.
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Taking 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 readers own experiences. Implications regarding politics and politicians, leadership and democracy are investigated along the way.
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Truthfulness and falsehood.
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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS-- Interpersonal Relations.
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Truthfulness and falsehood.
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177/.3
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BJ1421.P37 2008eb
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| Parallel Title
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On the lie
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