Lies, Deception, and Public Relations.

Englehardt, Elaine E.; Evans, DeAnn

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ERIC Number: EJ494478

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Publication Date: 1994

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Lies, Deception, and Public Relations.

Englehardt, Elaine E.; Evans, DeAnn

Public Relations Review, v20 n3 p249-66 Fall 1994

Examines lying, deception, and concealment in philosophy and humanities. Relates these three concepts to notions of veracity in public relations. Argues that lying is unacceptable in most situations but that deception and concealment are justified when harm and relationship are considered in some dilemmas. Examines the Public Relations Society of America's Code of Professional Standards. (SR)

Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Ethics, Higher Education, Lying, Public Relations

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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