Clancy Martin | a Brief Introduction to the Morality of Deception

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Clancy Martin | A Brief Introduction to the Morality of Deception
Martin introduces the basic questions concerning deception and the philosophers who have contributed to this topic in ethics. He discusses the prevalence of lying even while it is considered an immoral act, the philosophical arguments for and against the act of lying, the moral complexities of deception, and concludes with the paradox of self-deception
-For ___________, the principle of avoiding doing harm overrides the virtue of telling the truth.

• A) Buddhism
• B) Confucianism
• C) Judaism
• D) Christianity

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Definitions:

Workplace

The physical or virtual location where work is done or where professional duties are carried out.

Moral Judgments

Evaluations or determinations made about actions or decisions based on ethical principles and values.

Right And Wrong

Fundamental ethical principles that dictate the morality of actions, decisions, and behaviors.

Preconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where behavior is influenced by rewards and punishments.