Isbn: 9780742511514 - how can i be trusted?: a virtue theory of trustworthiness (feminist constructions) (5 Ergebnisse)

Softcover. Zustand: As New. 1st Paperback Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine condition. An excellent copy. xviii, 193 pages. Examines the concept of trust in the light of virtue theory, and takes our responsibility to be trustworthy as central. Rather than thinking of trust as risk-taking, Potter views it as equally a matter of responsibility-taking. This book illustrates that relations of trust are never independent from considerations of power, and that the trustee has a moral obligation not to exploit the vulnerability of the trusting person. Asking ourselves what we can do to be trustworthy allows us to move beyond adversarial trust relationships and toward a more democratic, just, and peaceful society. [Book blurb]. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. This work examines the concept of trust from the angle of the trustee, rather than the truster. Rather than thinking of trust as risk-taking, Potter views it as equally a matter of responsibility-taking. She looks at trust particularly in the context of power relations. Series: Feminist Constructions. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPQ; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 12. Weight in Grams: 299. . 2002. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 256 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | This work examines the concept of trust in the light of virtue theory, and takes our responsibility to be trustworthy as central. Rather than thinking of trust as risk-taking, Potter views it as equally a matter of responsibility-taking. Her work illustrates that relations of trust are never independent from considerations of power, and that asking ourselves what we can do to be trustworthy allows us to move beyond adversarial trust relationships and toward a more democratic, just, and peaceful society.…