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Philosophy

The Ethics of Deception and the Moral Significance of Honesty

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Philosopher Immanuel Kant argued that lying is always morally wrong, even to a murderer asking for the location of a hidden friend, because lying undermines the very basis of trust and rational communication.

Why this is interesting

You've probably told a 'white lie' to spare someone's feelings. But is that ever morally justified, or is honesty an absolute duty?