Conscience, Leadership and the Problem of 'Dirty Hands'

by Matthew Beard

This volume contains a selection of papers from the 21st annual 'Australian Association for Professional and Applied Ethics' Conference. It addresses the key theme of Political Leadership, Professional Ethics, and the Problem of Dirty Hands. 'Dirty hands' is a somewhat nebulous concept. It may refer to professions whose objectives are so consequential that some ethical violations are considered justifiable. In another sense it might suggest situations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785602039
• ISBN13: 9781785602030
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.5"