Sissela Bok

guy friendships. In the article “Rejecting All lies: Immanuel Kant” argues that Sissela Bok discusses that you should never lie because it's moral insult-perhaps because even for legal action or duel; to be proved a liar could lead to self-exile of shame and even worse, it harms the liar himself , by destroying his human dignity and making him more worthless even than a small thing. I disagree with Sissela because if you are always tell the truth want is a lie depended on saving…

Lying is never ethically okay, yet it is done on a daily basis and is therefore more widely accepted by various people. Generally, lying should be avoided, but there are many situations where it is justified. Instinctive lies, or lies that you automatically tell on the spot are usually ok because it is part of human nature to instinctively lie to protect ourselves. However, planned lies, like stories that you make up on the go or false ideas that you think of before expressing them should never…

Lying Lying is a trait we all have as a human, which makes us more alike. Lying to me is somewhat ok. It just depends on the situation. It also depends on how you act on it. Some people say that it lying is bad and unhealthy. But, the truth is that lying is normal and ok to do. So that doesn’t make it unhealthy. Lying is a trait we really can’t stop from happening. It is fine to lie to people it’s a normal thing we do. This is an example of why lying is ok to use. To illustrate, NBC…

violence, which results in an increase in self-protective behaviors and increase mistrust of others” (Bok, 57). As a result, people may have paranoia and anxiety because they believe that the world is more dangerous than it actually is (“mean world syndrome”). Bok believes that as we reminisce about violent media, the violence will become natural, and we will become desensitized to it. According to Bok, “Viewing violence increases desensitization, resulting in calloused attitudes toward violence…

In Sissela Bok’s Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life, the author gives and approach to philosophic questions that regard ethical issues, thus making this book favorable to a high degree. Bok considers lying from the perspective of utilitarian philosophers. These philosophers confirm acts more according to the graciousness and malice of their consequences. The topic of both chapters concern lying and whether one should lie or speak honestly depending on the situation. Additionally,…

Sissela Bok said, “While all deception requires secrecy, all secrecy is not meant to deceive”(Bok 7). When I was little, I took this quote by Sissela Bok as an inspiration. I was in the assumption that even though I was making a mistake by deceiving, I was not doing an erroneous thing. I’m recounting a situation that had occurred when I was in third grade in India. When I received my report card, I chose to hide it from my parent because I didn’t earn good grades. Later, I came to realize that I…

when it comes to a failing relationship. Some people may argue that lying, even when you’re protecting someone else, is considered a sin. However, some historical figures wouldn’t have survived as long as they did without deception. Sissela Bok…

The nature of whistleblowing according to philosopher Sissela Bok from “Does Blowing the Whistle Violate Company Loyalty?” results in 3 elements of bitterness which includes: “dissent, breach of loyalty, and accusation” (Bok 178). The way I view the yes side of the whistleblowing debate is that you have to put yourself in the shoes of the owner or boss of the workplace. If one of your employees…

disagreement regarding whether or not it is justified. Some feel that it is crucial in life today, while others strongly believe that it should never be used. Faust’s statement is true because in the articles, “Rejecting All Lies: Immanuel Kant,” by Sissela Bok, “Teens Do their Share of Lying,” by Loretta Ragsdell, and “It’s the Truth: Americans Conflicted About Lying,” by NBCNEWS.com, there is evidence on why lying should be prohibited because it harms people, how lying hurts people’s daily…

Media is all around us and can be a great form of entertainment from time to time, whether it’s advertisements in a magazine, television shows, or even movies. However, since media is such a constant in our everyday lives, it is very powerful. When the wrong types of messages are broadcasted, such as violence, negativity, and dangerous acts, it can be harmful to people and influence the way they view the world around them. Media influences all ages from children, to teens, and even adults.…