Publication

2004-09-20 - Cambridge University Press

Language

English

Word Count

90,000 words, Guess

Page Count

360 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Internet Archiverestoringrespons00thom
  • ISBN-100521547229
  • ISBN-139780521547222
  • Goodreads1768434
  • LibraryThing3689699
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Classifications

  • LCCJA79 .T575 2005

Description

Dennis Thompson argues for a more robust conception of responsibility in public life than prevails in contemporary democracies. Thompson suggests that we stop thinking about public ethics in terms of individual vices (such as selfishness or sexual misconduct) and start thinking about it in terms of institutional vices (such as abuse of power and lack of accountability).

First Sentence

Philosophers and political scientists in recent years have begun to apply moral principles to public policy and to public officials.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Restoring ResponsibilityPaperbackCambridge University Press2004-09-20

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