{"product_id":"truth-and-lies-l-r-caldwell-9798999271044","title":"Truth and Lies: Philosophy of Ethics: The Series, Book 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTruth and Lies: Exploring the Ethics of Honesty and Deception \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the ancient Sophists to today's debates on misinformation, the struggle between truth and lies has shaped every society. Beginning with Protagoras and the Sophists' bold claim that 'man is the measure of all things, ' this book traces how philosophers have defended, challenged, and reimagined the meaning of truth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlato and Aristotle sought foundations for honesty and justice, Kant insisted on truth as a moral duty, Nietzsche exposed the dangers of comforting illusions, and modern thinkers continue the debate. Each perspective reveals how honesty and deception are never merely private choices, but forces that shape trust, justice, and the common good. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClear, concise, and engaging, Truth and Lies is written for students, educators, and curious readers alike. It makes complex philosophy accessible, showing why the question of truth remains urgent in an age of half-truths, spin, and disinformation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e L. R. Caldwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999271044\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reason and Reality Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"L. R. Caldwell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447117721855,"sku":"9798999271044","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d0c1ec39-6bc0-446c-952d-2bf648bb251c.jpg?v=1777228940","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/truth-and-lies-l-r-caldwell-9798999271044","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}