Kant believed it would be wrong to lie even if the lie produced good consequences.

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Kant believed in the principle of the categorical imperative, which asserts that actions should be evaluated based on whether they could be made into a universal law. According to this principle, lying would be wrong because if it were made into a universal law (i.e., if everyone lied all the time), then trust and communication would break down, and society would become chaotic. Therefore, the consequences of lying are not relevant to Kant's ethical framework, which prioritizes universal principles over situational ethics.

Kant Believed It Would Be Wrong to Lie Even If