Conceptual slippages can vitiate conclusions in any theory of trust

Evidence

Consider seven conceptual slippages that are especially pervasive and worthy of brief discussion. Typically, these slippages are not themselves alternative theories of trust or even inherent in any specific theory of trust. Rather, they can often vitiate conclusions in any such theory. Each of these evidently requires vigilance to avoid. — Russell Hardin, Trust and Trustworthiness, 289

Categorization

• DEFINE: Introduction of the framework of seven slippages that will structure Chapter 3.