Ideas from 'On a supposed right to lie' by Immanuel Kant [1797], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Deontology' (ed/tr Darwall,Stephen) [Blackwell 2003,0-631-23112-9]].

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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 3. Promise Keeping

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If lies were ever acceptable, with would undermine all duties based on contract

23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty

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The law will protect you if you tell a truth which results in murder