An Ethics of Political Communication

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Brown, Alexander (2021) An Ethics of Political Communication. Routledge. ISBN 9781032075938

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Abstract

Working in the tradition of analytic philosophy, Alexander Brown argues that many different forms of political communication (or anti-communication) that often infuriate the public can also be ethically or morally objectionable. These forms include question dodging, offering scripted answers, stonewalling, not listening, disseminating propaganda, pandering, being insincere, giving false denials, issuing revisionist interpretations, refusing to take responsibility, never apologising, boasting, and gaslighting. Brown invokes a host of normative reasons including those having to do with epistemic arrogance, interference in autonomy, and violating the right to be heard. This is not to say that, all things considered, politicians should never engage in dubious political communication. Sometimes these are necessary evils. Brown argues, however, that further moral inquiry is needed to show why they are evils, and to determine when the use of these rhetorical tactics can be excessive, unreasonable, or out of place.

Item Type:	Book
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Arts and Humanities > School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Arts and Humanities > Research Groups > Political, Social and International Studies Faculty of Arts and Humanities > Research Groups > Policy & Politics
Related URLs:	https://www.routledge.com/An-Ethics-of-P...
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	22 Oct 2021 01:50
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2023 10:48
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/81866
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