Examlex

Solved

Suppose If You Tell One Lie, (And Thereby Treat a Rational

question 9

Essay

Suppose if you tell one lie, (and thereby treat a rational agent as a mere means), you may prevent five other people from being used as mere means. Should you tell the lie? Would it violate the categorical imperative? Why or why not? How might this case be used as an objection to Kant?


Definitions:

Nonidentical Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, resulting in siblings that are genetically distinct, also known as fraternal twins.

Unconscious Conflict

Psychological struggles within the mind that occur without conscious awareness, often influencing behavior and emotions.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a response to stress or threat.

Repression

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where distressing thoughts, desires, or experiences are unconsciously excluded from conscious awareness.

Related Questions