Public and Private Morality
Public and Private Morality by Stuart Hampshire, published by Cambridge University Press on October 31, 1978, is a thought-provoking exploration of the ethical dilemmas surrounding public and private behavior. This edition spans 143 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the complexities of applying moral principles consistently across different contexts, particularly in political action where deceit and exploitation may be deemed acceptable.
Readers will find a rigorous examination of the moral challenges posed by political decisions, especially in light of historical events such as the World Wars and the Vietnam War. The contributors, including notable philosophers like Bernard Williams and Ronald Dworkin, engage with the concept of ‘dirty hands’ in politics, a theme originally articulated by Machiavelli. The discussions focus on the implications of moral philosophy in public relations and political science, providing a comprehensive analysis of ethics in both personal and societal realms.
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How far can we apply the same moral principles to both public and private behaviour. In the interests of effective political action, are we right to accept acts of deceit, exploitation or force which we would regard as unacceptable in private relations with individuals? What means can be properly adopted in the promotion of great public causes? The problem of ‘dirty hands’ in politics was posed most strikingly by Machiavelli. It has re-emerged this century in a pressing and, to some extent, a new form, in connection with the two World Wars and more recently the Vietnam War, where the political decisions and the destruction, and risks of destruction, have been of a scale and character not previously experienced. The contributors, including Bernard Williams, Thomas Nagel, T. M. Scanlon, and Ronald Dworkin, examine the background to this problem in moral and political theory.
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