If an known axe murderer knocked on your door and asked if you had his axe and you knew full well his axe was in your shed a few feet away, would you:
A) Stick to the principle that one should never lie and tell him the truth, or
B) Not say anything or say 'not going to tell you' or 'none of your business' or avoid telling a lie without admitting the truth, or
C) Lie?
If you answered A or B, could you tell me why telling the truth is so important that telling it - or not denying it - is more important than possible risk to life?
If you answered C, could you tell me what factors should inform me when a lie is acceptable that I might generally apply to a wide range of real life circumstances?
2007-05-27
22:47:47
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