The lecture on “Lying with Integrity” raised many ethical questions. One such has been in the news recently, following a survey on how little sex and relationships is discussed at home and the responsibilities that parents have to educate their children. For instance, is it bad to tell a four year old that babies are delivered by storks? Two influential philosophers would reach different conclusions. Kant may argue that it is our duty to tell the truth to that child whereas Bentham would weigh up the Principle of Utility when addressing lies. Bentham asserted that we should act under the premise of achieving the greatest good for the greatest number. If lying to a child about where babies come from helps more than it harms, I will follow Bentham’s theory.
Utilitarian,
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