Ethics and the ProfessionsNotesThis is not a substitute for coming to class Richard Lee
Philosophy 3103Copyright © 2006, Richard Lee Summer 2006
 

Definitions of Lying:
A Comparison of Lee and Ellin

Questions:

1. Must the statement be false?

2. Must the statement be believed (by the liar) to be false?

3. Must the victim believe the statement (i.e. must s/he be deceived)?

4. Must the liar intend to deceive?

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