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First, explain why Kant thinks we should never lie. Second, come up with and describe two examples from everyday life when one should NOT lie. Third, come up with and describe two examples from everyday life when one might think it is okay to lie (sometimes called white lies). Finally, consider if, how, when and why one can tell the difference between the two kinds of lies. Can you come up with a rule to know when it is admissible to tell a lie? Does this damage the strength of the Categorical Imperative for you?

First, explain why Kant thinks we should never lie. Second, come up with and describe two examples from everyday life when one should NOT lie. Third, come up with and describe two examples from everyday life when one might think it is okay to lie (sometimes called white lies). Finally, consider if, how, when and why one can tell the difference between the two kinds of lies. Can you come up with a rule to know when it is admissible to tell a lie? Does this damage the strength of the Categorical Imperative for you?

Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Social Psychology (10th Edition)
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Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
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First, explain why Kant thinks we should never lie. Second, come up with and describe two examples from everyday life when one should NOT lie. Third, come up with and describe two examples from everyday life when one might think it is okay to lie (sometimes called white lies). Finally, consider if, how, when and why one can tell the difference between the two kinds of lies. Can you come up with a rule to know when it is admissible to tell a lie? Does this damage the strength of the Categorical Imperative for you?
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