The Philosophy of White Lies

What's the problem with white lies?

While lying is widely abhorred, white lies are often regarded as harmless or even beneficent. Does such a view stand up to closer inspection? Let's discuss what different schools of philosophy say about deception, lying, and white-lies, and see if any of these perspectives might help us lead more flourishing lives.

Michael Schidlowsky works at Google and teaches computer science at NYU. He speaks about technology and leading more meaningful lives.

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