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Lying: Moral Choice In Public And Private Life
Lying: Moral Choice In Public And Private Life
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Lying is a penetrating and thoughtful examination of one of the most pervasive yet little discussed aspects of our public and private lives. Beginning with the moral questions raised about lying since antiquity, Sissela Bok takes up the justifications offered for all kinds of lies—white lies, lies to the sick and dying, lies of parents to children, lies to enemies, lies to protect clients and peers. The consequences of such lies are then explored through a number of concrete situations in which people are involved, either as liars or as the victims of a lie.
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Deep ethical exploration of when and why we lie.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about the morals behind honesty and deception, this book offers a thoughtful perspective. Sissela Bok dives into real-life scenarios and questions the tricky line between truth and lies, making you ponder what you might do in similar situations. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in ethics, psychology, or just understanding human behavior better.