Immanuel Kant’s definition of a lie,” An intentional untruthful declaration to another person.”Lying is all around the world.Lying is never acceptable because it is morally wrong.
Lying doesn’t show our real identity.For example,in the article,Brad Blanton:Honestly Tell The Truth,by Barbara Ballinger,Ballinger states that Brad said,”In many cases we lie to maintain an image. But that isn’t our real identity.”This shows that people aren’t really showing their real selves by lieing.As a result of not showing our real identity it can result in a relationship but not expressing who you really are. Additionally,in the article Blanton says,” I found that lying was pervasive in people’s personal and professional lives.”The reason for this that it …show more content…
Lying is not ok because it hurts yourself.For instance,in the article,Rejecting All Lies:Immanuel Kant,by Sissela Bok,Bok states that Kant says,”For someone holding such a position to be called a liar was a mortal insult perhaps because even for legal action or duel to be proved a liar could lead to self-exile out of shame.”Lying destroys friend relationships or any other type.Lying can make you lose people’s trust.Secondly,in the article Kant said,”Even worse it harms the liar himself,by destroying his human dignity and making him more worthless even than a small thing.”This connects to my argument because you'll be worthless to people.Another effect itll have on you is nobody will have faith in what you say.What I mean by this is lying doesn’t hurt only others but it hurts yourself more. Lying is not justified most of the time.Some people may argue that lying saves people’s feelings.For example,they contend that if someone asks how they look you lie to them because you don’t want to hurt their feelings.That is an understandable concern,however why should you lie to them about how they look because other people will make fun of what she or he is wearing. In conclusion,lying is not ok unless it’s something serious.Lying is not ok because it doesn't show ourselves and lying can hurt someone.It's
Lying doesn’t show our real identity.For example,in the article,Brad Blanton:Honestly Tell The Truth,by Barbara Ballinger,Ballinger states that Brad said,”In many cases we lie to maintain an image. But that isn’t our real identity.”This shows that people aren’t really showing their real selves by lieing.As a result of not showing our real identity it can result in a relationship but not expressing who you really are. Additionally,in the article Blanton says,” I found that lying was pervasive in people’s personal and professional lives.”The reason for this that it …show more content…
Lying is not ok because it hurts yourself.For instance,in the article,Rejecting All Lies:Immanuel Kant,by Sissela Bok,Bok states that Kant says,”For someone holding such a position to be called a liar was a mortal insult perhaps because even for legal action or duel to be proved a liar could lead to self-exile out of shame.”Lying destroys friend relationships or any other type.Lying can make you lose people’s trust.Secondly,in the article Kant said,”Even worse it harms the liar himself,by destroying his human dignity and making him more worthless even than a small thing.”This connects to my argument because you'll be worthless to people.Another effect itll have on you is nobody will have faith in what you say.What I mean by this is lying doesn’t hurt only others but it hurts yourself more. Lying is not justified most of the time.Some people may argue that lying saves people’s feelings.For example,they contend that if someone asks how they look you lie to them because you don’t want to hurt their feelings.That is an understandable concern,however why should you lie to them about how they look because other people will make fun of what she or he is wearing. In conclusion,lying is not ok unless it’s something serious.Lying is not ok because it doesn't show ourselves and lying can hurt someone.It's