A sacred command of reason? Deceit, deception, and dishonesty in nurse education

Kant (Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals. Hackett, Indianapolis, 1797) described honesty as ‘a sacred command of reason’ which should be obeyed at all times and at any cost. This study inquires into the practice of dishonesty, deception, and deceit by universities in the UK in the pursuit of qu...

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Autore principale: Rolfe, Gary (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2016
In: Nursing philosophy
Anno: 2016, Volume: 17, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 173-181
Altre parole chiave:B Ethics
B Professional Ethics
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