Manipulative strategies

Ethical boundaries: to what extent should manipulation be allowed?

Have you ever used manipulation to your advantage or felt manipulated in a situation? Do you believe it’s based on ethical principles? Would your opinion change if you looked at it as a strategic way to influence someone – whether it’s in a professional work environment or in a political setting – rather than a way to deceive? In this article, we’re going to explore the ethical boundaries of manipulation and to what degree it should be perceived as acceptable. People may try to take advantage of the fact that deceit can be considered as rational to justify immoral actions, but what makes manipulation reasonable? ….[READ]