Ethical dilemma: Would you lie Sarah Stroud

Puzzle through the ethical dilemma of lying to a friend, and decide: is lying always wrong or can it be justifiable Your plan to set up your friend Carey with your acquaintance Emerson is finally coming together. Youve made them a dinner reservation, but suddenly realize that there s a problem: Carey is always late. You really want this relationship to work what if you told Carey dinner was at 6 instead of 6:30, so they arrived on time Is it okay to lie Sarah Stroud explores this classic ethical dilemma. Lesson by Sarah Stroud, directed by Avi Ofer. This video was produced in collaboration with the Parr Center for Ethics, housed within the renowned Philosophy Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Parr Center is committed to integrating abstract work in ethical theory with the informed discussion of practical ethical issues, and prides itself on the development of innovative and inclusive approaches to moral and civic education. Suppo