About the book
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. 2002 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.
Editions of A Question of Trust
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521823043
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521529969
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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. 2002 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Question of Trust about?
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. 2002 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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Question of Trust?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics and moral philosophy
Where can I read a sample of A Question of Trust?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780521823043
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Question of Trust?
Onora O'Neill
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Question of Trust is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521823043) and paperback(ISBN 9780521529969)