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What is the difference between lies of commission and lies of omission?
What is the difference between lies of commission and lies of omission?
- Lies of commission are white lies, while lies of omission are meant to deceive
- Lies of commission are outright lies, while lies of omission involve not saying certain vital information (correct)
- Lies of commission do not give a wrong impression, while lies of omission always do
- Lies of commission involve not stating certain information, while lies of omission are direct false statements
What is the difference between cheating and stealing?
What is the difference between cheating and stealing?
- Cheating involves misleading, while stealing involves deceiving
- Cheating is taking something without permission, while stealing is deceiving by trickery
- Cheating is practiced fraud, while stealing is swindling
- Cheating involves trickery, while stealing involves acting dishonestly (correct)
What is the main characteristic of a white lie?
What is the main characteristic of a white lie?
- Deliberately presents false information
- Has significant moral import
- Not meant to harm anyone (correct)
- Intended to injure someone
How do lies of omission differ from white lies?
How do lies of omission differ from white lies?
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What defines breaking a promise?
What defines breaking a promise?
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Why does the Domino argument have more relevance with lying than with other moral issues?
Why does the Domino argument have more relevance with lying than with other moral issues?
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What effect does lying have on human relationships?
What effect does lying have on human relationships?
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When is lying considered justified according to the text?
When is lying considered justified according to the text?
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What impact does lying have on society, as mentioned in the text?
What impact does lying have on society, as mentioned in the text?
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Why is lying seen as giving an unfair advantage or power to the liar according to the text?
Why is lying seen as giving an unfair advantage or power to the liar according to the text?
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