Lying

Lying

par Eliška Humpolcová,
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What was new or interesting to you in the article on p. 71? 

I was surprised to find out that people began lying the moment they learned to speak. I always thought that lying starts when parents or others are mad at us for something, so we try to avoid it. 

What things do people generally lie about? 

People lie about things they are ashamed of. It could be for example family or financial situation. They also lie when they don't want to hurt someone's feelings. 

Why do people lie? What advantage do they gain from lying? 

They lie when they don't want to be criticized or when they think someone might make fun of them. People might lie to avoid punishment, protect themselves or others or avoid embarrassment. 

Are all lies equally wrong/ bad, or is lying sometimes justified? 

Lies are considered as something bad, but it's not always true. In some situations, lying may be necessary or justified to protect oneself or others. 


En réponse à Eliška Humpolcová

Re: Lying

par Kateřina Becková,
The revelation about lying beginning as soon as children learn to speak challenges conventional assumptions about the origins of lying behavior, highlighting its early emergence in human development.
Your observation about people lying to protect themselves or others and to avoid hurting someone's feelings aligns with common motivations for deception, such as avoiding criticism, punishment, or embarrassment.
You rightly note that while lying is generally perceived as negative, there are situations where it might be justified or necessary, such as to protect oneself or others from harm. This reflects the ethical complexity surrounding lying and the need to consider context and consequences when evaluating its morality.
Your responses demonstrate a thoughtful engagement with the topic of lying, considering both its motivations and ethical implications.