There are two kinds of pretending. There is the bad kind, as when a person falsely promises to be your friend. But there is also a good kind, where the pretense eventually turns into the real thing. For example, when you are not feeling particularly friendly, the best thing you can do, very often, is to act in a friendly manner. In a few minutes, you may freally be feeling friendlier.
So my question is: Can deception - pretending something is true when it is not - sometimes have good results?
explain your thought
2007-07-21 08:26:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes, for example if someone asks if they look fat. If you say no its deseption but you don't hurt their feelings.
2007-07-21 08:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by toastalchemist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with those who think pretending (as used by bwy2228) is the same as telling white lies.
Even courage springs from some sort of pretending, like when jumping from a bungee. In order to confront new experiences or deal with different situations frequently you must motivate yourself or prop yourself up with a dose of pretension. But that is something you do to yourself, not to others. You try to be friendly, you try to have a good time, you try to be brave. And when you're down, you try to move on.
2007-07-21 18:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by Fromafar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lie is a lie. Deception is deception. Someone who begins a relationship with me as a friend on a lie will be a short friendship.
Lie to me and we can determine the length of the friendship -- it won't last very long.
2007-07-21 17:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fake it until you make it.
I would have to say that in many cases, pretending can have wonderful results.
For instance. You are invited to a party where you do not know anyone, and normally shy, you are dreading the party.
So, you decide to pretend you are not shy, and walk into the party expecting to have a good time.
Turns out, you easily enter into conversations with others, meet lots of people whom you have much in common with, and have a really terrific night.
By allowing yourself to pretend yourself out of your shyness and expecting to enjoy yourself, you do. A very good result.
Pretending for self-improvement. Good.
Pretending to deceive another in order to gain something personally. Morally deplorable.
2007-07-21 15:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certainly. You have no doubt heard of "white lies", such as telling your girl friend that she looks particularly becoming when she is wearing a dress that makes her look like a potato. A certain amount of fibbing is useful to oil human relations.
2007-07-21 16:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would explain it as positive thinking. eg: you may not be enjoying a party but pretend to by saying it is a nice party and then grow to liking the party....
but I would not call it deception - it would be positive thoughts!
define truth? what is your truth is not necessary the truth - only yours. words and meaning varies from one to another person.
have a great day....
2007-07-21 15:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by nnnn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am my authentic self and I am not capable of deception or trickery and I am not a people-pleaser!!!
May God bless you.
2007-07-21 15:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by kathleen m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very good question...will get back to you...kindred.
2007-07-21 16:05:07 · answer #8 · answered by kit walker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋