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Friendship and Bias: Ethical and Epistemic Considerations

2015; Wiley; Volume: 46; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/josp.12105

1467-9833

Sheila Lintott,

Political Philosophy and Ethics

Journal of Social PhilosophyVolume 46, Issue 3 p. 318-339 Original Article Friendship and Bias: Ethical and Epistemic Considerations Sheila Lintott, Sheila LintottSearch for more papers by this author Sheila Lintott, Sheila LintottSearch for more papers by this author First published: 28 September 2015 https://doi.org/10.1111/josp.12105Citations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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