Does Mill's Theory Imply That Sometimes It Is Right to Lie

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Essay

Does Mill's theory imply that sometimes it is right to lie (or cheat, or steal, or murder)? Explain your answer. Do you think that that makes Mill's theory stronger or weaker? Why?

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