Doing Wrong To Do Right | Stephen de Wijze

Doing Wrong To Do Right | Stephen de Wijze

Author: IAI June 23, 2020 Duration: 26:02

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Is it possible to do a morally wrong action in order to do what is morally required? To help us answer this question we're joined by political philosopher and author Stephen de Wijze who explores the 'dirty hands' idea.

Stephen de Wijze is senior lecturer in political theory at the University of Manchester. His work is concerned with the interface between ethical constraints and effective political action. He co-edited (with Eve Garrard) Thinking Towards Humanity: Themes from Norman Geras in 2012.

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