Lying and deception [electronic resource] : theory and practice / by Thomas L. Carson. Carson, Thomas L., 1950- Truthfulness and falsehood. Truthfulness and falsehood Case studies. BJ1421 177.3 22 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed Sept. 7, 2010). This is a comprehensive and up-to-date investigation of moral and conceptual questions about lying and deception. Carson argues that there is a moral presumption against lying and deception that causes harm, he examines case-studies from business, politics, and history. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010. 2010. 2010 Text 1 online resource. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199577415.001.0001 eng