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Political Hypocrisy
Book • 2008
In *Political Hypocrisy*, David Runciman examines the role of hypocrisy in politics, drawing on thinkers like Hobbes, Mandeville, Jefferson, Bentham, Sidgwick, and Orwell.
He argues that instead of seeking authentic politicians, we should distinguish between harmless and harmful hypocrisies.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on how to navigate political sincerity and deception, extending its analysis to contemporary figures like Donald Trump.
He argues that instead of seeking authentic politicians, we should distinguish between harmless and harmful hypocrisies.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on how to navigate political sincerity and deception, extending its analysis to contemporary figures like Donald Trump.
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