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“Confidentiality refers to the boundaries surrounding shared secrets and to the process of guarding these boundaries. While confidentiality protects much that is not in fact secret, personal secrets lie at its core. The innermost, the vulnerable, often the shameful: these aspects of self-disclosure help explain why one name for professional confidentiality has been "the professional secret." Such secrecy is sometimes mistakenly confused with privacy; yet it can concern many matters in no way private, but that someone wishes to keep from the knowledge of third parties.”

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Book:Secrets: On the Ethics of Concealment and Revelation
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Secrets: On the Ethics of Concealment and Revelation

Secrets: On the Ethics of Concealment and Revelation delves into the philosophical and ethical considerations surrounding the act of keeping secrets and the act of revealing them. The book examines various contexts in which secrets are kept or disclosed, including personal, professional, and societal levels. It explores the moral dilemmas that arise from these actions and the consequences they may have. The text likely includes discussions on trust, privacy, and the nature of truth, providing a comprehensive analysis of the ethical complexities involved in the realm of secrecy. more

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Sissela Bok
Sissela Bok

Sissela Bok is a distinguished philosopher known for her work in ethics and political philosophy. Born on December 2, 1934, she has made significant contributions to the field of moral philosophy, particularly in the areas of bioethics and the ethics of public life. Bok's writings often focus on the moral responsibilities of individuals and institutions, exploring complex ethical dilemmas in contemporary society. more

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