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Hello lovely Patrons! Here's a new video for you all about lying and what Kant thought about it - specifically the famous 'murderer at the door' example. Very handy if you're studying A-Level philosophy!

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Is it Ever Okay to Lie? | Philosophy Tube

Is lying ever okay? Not according to philosopher Immanuel Kant, who said that we should always tell the truth no matter the consequences! Thanks to ContraPoints for being the voice of Maria: http://tinyurl.com/mcatyyk Subscribe! http://tinyurl.com/pr99a46 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PhilosophyTube Paypal.me/PhilosophyTube Audible: http://tinyurl.com/jn6tpup FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/j8bo4gb Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/jgjek5w Twitter: @PhilosophyTube Email: ollysphilosophychannel@gmail.com Google+: google.com/+thephilosophytube realphilosophytube.tumblr.com Recommended Reading: Dale, “Fuckable Bowser E32017,” Podquisition 135 Kant, “On A Supposed Right to Tell Lies from Benevolent Motives” http://bonevac.info/f325/KantLies.pdf Korsgaard, “The Right to Lie” Langton, “Duty & Desolation” Music by Epidemic Sound (Epidemicsound.com) If you or your organisation would like to financially support Philosophy Tube in distributing philosophical knowledge to those who might not otherwise have access to it in exchange for credits on the show, please get in touch! Any copyrighted material should fall under fair use for educational purposes or commentary, but if you are a copyright holder and believe your material has been used unfairly please get in touch with us and we will be happy to discuss it.

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Film Vagabond

I recently decided to never tell a lie because I felt even something as inconsequential as omission, chipped away at my integrity. I was fascinated with Kant's perspective but I don't think I could take it as far as he did. If my choice were to bring harm or death to someone, I think I would re-evaluate my stance