Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private LifeExamines the moral questions of lying, whether it is ever justifiable and the consequences of such lies both in public and private life. |
Contents
Is the Whole Truth Attainable? | 3 |
Defining Intentional Deception and Lying | 13 |
The Perspective of the Deceived | 20 |
Copyright | |
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