"The Most Discriminating Plagiarist": The Unkindest Cut (and Paste) of All (original) (raw)

The paper delves into the historical and ethical dimensions of plagiarism, particularly focusing on its implications within the realm of lexicography. It examines the notion of plagiarism as an act of intellectual theft, its historical connotations related to cultural and moral depredations, and challenges the assumption that plagiarized portions render an entire work worthless. By exploring the relationships between authors, their works, and the accusations of plagiarism, the study reveals a more nuanced understanding of how claims against authors may arise from competitive contexts.