Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life

Abstract

I first read this book a long time ago, so reading it again brings a new perspective after so many years of listening to confessions during interviews. With this work, Bok explores the concept, ability, reasons and variations of lies created and told by people. Whether it is a lie to the child about ‘if you don’t eat your spinach, you won’t be strong like Popeye’, or the parent who denies youthful discretions, this work discusses it all.