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The Devil Wins: A History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment
The Devil Wins A History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment
Author: Dallas G. Denery II
Is it ever acceptable to lie? This question plays a surprisingly important role in the story of Europe's transition from medieval to modern society. According to many historians, Europe became modern when Europeans began to lie--that is, when they began to argue that it is sometimes acceptable to lie. This popular account offers a clear trajecto...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780691163215
ISBN-10: 0691163219
Publication Date: 1/18/2015
Pages: 360
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Publisher: Princeton University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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