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Jun 15, 2016 · Those forces are what Hannah Arendt (October 14, 1906–December 4, 1975), one of the most incisive thinkers of the past century, explores in a superb 1971 essay titled “Lying in Politics,” written shortly after the release of the Pentagon Papers and later included in Crises of the Republic ( public library) — a collection of Arendt’s ...
The arts of lying and deception are perennials of politics, having been used and debated throughout history and in the contemporary era. Indeed, for those sceptical of democracy, deception is understood as a necessary and justifiable part of politics.
Oct 25, 2020 · This is the point of lying in politics - the political lie has always been used to make it difficult for people to trust themselves or make informed opinions based on fact.
- Samantha Rose Hill
Sep 26, 2019 · In the case of many of our most high-profile politicians, it isn’t merely that they’re lying about lying to the electorate. They’re also lying to themselves about what constitutes a lie. Dr Philip Seargeant looks at the affectionate relationship between lying and politics.
Jul 10, 2022 · Lying is not counted among political virtues; however, it is accepted as a condition and common practice or discourse in politics. Political lying has always been used to make it harder for people to trust themselves or make informed factual opinions (Arendt, 2006).
Jul 13, 2023 · What is the relationship between political lies and self-delusion? And how much organized deceit can a democracy endure before it ceases to function?
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Dec 29, 2022 · Key points. Recently a politician was accused of pathological lying. Politicians say they are honest and have personality traits of honest people. Successful politicians are more apt to lie ...