The Morality Of Lying
Have you ever lied to protect someone you were close to? Sometimes lying is okay even though some people think it’s so horrible. Lying is sometimes allowable!
Some may feel that lying is never acceptable,because it’s morally wrong, however, I believe lying is acceptable when it can be used to protect others. Cohen states in article 1 “ If you’re on the way to an awards ceremony,you say, you look fabulous” For example you wouldn’t want to hurt your friends feelings so you would tell them a lie to keep them from misunderstanding. Marianna states in article 4 that “We would pretend to call each other’s homes and be the teacher. For instance, if you would want to protect your friends from getting in trouble you would do anything for them.
Some may feel that lying is never acceptable,because it’s morally wrong, however, I believe lying is acceptable when it can be used to protect others. Cohen states in article 1 “ If you’re on the way to an awards ceremony,you say, you look fabulous” For example you wouldn’t want to hurt your friends feelings so you would tell them a lie to keep them from misunderstanding. Marianna states in article 4 that “We would pretend to call each other’s homes and be the teacher. For instance, if you would want to protect your friends from getting in trouble you would do anything for them.