Making as if to stand behind one's words : a theory of intentional deception and lying

I undertake an analysis of themes and problems associated with the topic of intentional deception. I review the philosophical literature and try to clarify our moral intuitions. I motivate, explicate and test a new definition of lying. In Chapter i, I discuss the possible states of being deceived di...

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Main Author: Ali, Mohammad Shahrar
Published: University College London (University of London) 2004
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.405513