According to Mill, Why Is It Wrong to Tell a Lie

question 1035

Multiple Choice

According to Mill, why is it wrong to tell a lie to spare yourself a momentary embarrassment?

• A) Because one can never be certain whether others will discover the lie, which would upset them and further embarrass you.
• B) Because the pleasure that comes from knowing that you are an honest person outweighs the pain of momentary embarrassment.
• C) Because it weakens one's commitment to telling the truth and others' expectations of honesty, both of which are critical to promoting the overall happiness.
• D) Because suffering embarrassment might be painful for you, but being deprived of the truth will cause others more pain in the long run.

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