Ericsson The Ways We Lie Summary

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Why do people lie? Is it morally justified to lie sometimes, but not other times? The answers to these questions are not that simple, and they vary depending on the individuals' perception. While some people might think that it is fine to lie under special circumstances, others may find unacceptable to lie at any time. In the Article, The Ways We Lie, Stephanie Ericsson explains that people lie for several reasons some of which are to hide secrets or to protect others' feelings. Ericsson discusses that different types of lies that people tell. She starts with that white lies which she describes as an arrogance where one assumes what others want to hear. Similarly, she argues that all people put up facades, and they either do it to look good,
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