Robert C. Solomon | Is It Ever Right to Lie?
Solomon distinguishes between a lie being the right thing to do given the context and a lie being what one ought to do. His criteria is to excuse a lie as long as a greater evil would result from telling the truth. Turning to business practice, he lists lesser consequences (such as not telling the whole truth) to more harmful consequences of lying (such as telling a vicious lie) to balance the need for professional honesty with the daily concerns of the business.
-A deliberate and possibly dangerous form of deception is a(n)
A) obvious falsehood.
B) vicious falsehood.
C) "white lie."
D) idealization.

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A vicious falsehood is a deliberate and potentially dangerous form of deception, as it involves harmful intent and can lead to significant negative consequences.

Robert C Solomon | Is It Ever Right to Lie