Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is lying ever justified?
Position‹2 of 2

No, lying is never justified

This position holds that lying is never justified. It argues that deception harms the liar's own health through stress and guilt, that lies wound those deceived whatever the intention, and that every falsehood erodes the shared trust a truthful society depends on.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Lies hurt, no matter the intentions
    Lies are just words that go against the truth. Whether they have good intentions or bad intentions are up to the one who tells them. Lies don't end well for anyone though. They are easy to tell, and can easily destroy trust, but trust is one of the hardest things to regain once it's lost.
  2. Lying is bad for your health
    Lying can be bad for your health because it can cause stress and anxiety
  3. We should strive towards a truthful world