Author

Publication

2002-07-01 - Cambridge University Press

Language

English

Word Count

27,000 words, Guess

Page Count

108 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL7744799M
  • ISBN-139780521529969
  • ISBN-100521529964
  • OCLC Control Number50055746
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  • LibraryThing484790

Classifications

  • LCCHM1106 .O54 2002

Description

"We say we can no longer trust our public services, institutions or the people who run them. The professionals we have to rely on - politicians, doctors, scientists, businessmen and many others - are treated with suspicion. Their word is doubted, their motives questioned. Whether real or perceived, this crisis of trust has a debilitating impact on society and democracy. Can trust be restored by making people and institutions more accountable? Or do complex systems of accountability and control themselves damage trust? Onora O'Neill challenges current approaches, investigates sources of deception in our society and re-examines questions of press freedom. This year's Reith Lectures present a philosopher's view of trust and deception, and ask whether and how trust can be restored in a modern democracy."--Jacket.

First Sentence

Confucius told his disciple Tzu-kung that three things are needed for government: weapons, food and trust.

Excerpt

Confucius told his disciple Tzu-kung that three things are needed for government: weapons, food and trust.

Subjects

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  • A Question of TrustPaperbackCambridge University Press2002-07-01

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