Hypocrisy and Integrity: Machiavelli, Rousseau, and the Ethics of Politics

by Grant, Ruth W.
ISBN: 9780226305844
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Questioning the usual judgements of political ethics, Ruth W. Grant argues that hypocrisy can actually be constructive while strictly principled behavior can be destructive. Hypocrisy and Integrity offers a new conceptual framework that clarifies the differences between idealism and fanaticism while it uncovers the moral limits of compromise.

"Exciting and provocative. . . . Grant's work is to be highly recommended, offering a fresh reading of Rousseau and Machiavelli as well as presenting a penetrating analysis of hypocrisy and integrity."-Ronald J. Terchek, American Political Science Review

"A great refreshment. . . . With liberalism's best interests at heart, Grant seeks to make available a better understanding of the limits of reason in politics."-Peter Berkowitz, New Republic

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Grant, Ruth W.
  • ISBN: 9780226305844
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.54 x 0.52
  • Number Of Pages: 209
  • Publication Year: 1999