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Shahrar Ali tackles one of the perennial challenges of ethics.
Why shouldn't, or should, I lie? Are there situations, or exceptional circumstances, in which I may be excused from lying, in order to avoid greater harm or to protect the good? Should I sometimes be required to lie? Is lying, other things being equal, no worse than the deliberate intent to deceive without resort to lying? This lecture will take a look at the epistemological, psychological and moral consequences of lying and deceit for the indivdiual and society against the backdrop of philosophers' views.
Dr Shahrar Ali is a founder member of the London School of Philosophy. His PhD from UCL articulated, A Theory of Intentional Deception and Lying, with special reference to public life. He is recent author of, ‘Is there a justifiable shoot-to-kill policy?’ in Discourses and Practices of Terrorism (Routledge, 2010) and the bestseller Why Vote Green (Biteback 2010).
www.conwayhall.org.uk
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Dr Shahrar Ali | talks |
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Date and Time: |
23 October 2011 at 11:00 am |
Duration: | 2 hours |
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Venue: |
Conway Hall |
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Tickets: |
£3 (free to SPES members) |
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On the door. |
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