Definitions of Lies
What constitutes as a lie? Many individuals have their own ideas and definitions on what a lie actually is. One of the most common definitions of a lie is 'an intentionally false statement'. Now most people would agree on this, yet a grey area emerges.
Many people define lies depending on their intensity and the damage that they do. In this section on lies the ideas of high stake, low stake, and white/social lies are explored. While each covers a different type of lie the definition remains that a lie is an intentional falsehood.
Dr. Tammy Prater and Dr. Sara Bliss Kiser, both from the College of Business Administration at Alabama State University, wrote an article titled Lies, Lies, and More Lies (2002). A section of this article looks at the question, what is a 'lie?' They define a lie as not telling the whole truth, a concept not always covered in most definitions. While most look at a lie as simply a false statement, Prater and Kiser mention that omission also takes part in a lie. They cite Daryl Koehn to include that "any misrepresentation, inflation, or falsification represents a lie."
While many would like to keep the definition of a lie simple, there are many factors that need to be taken into account to show what a lie truly is. One can no longer simple define a lie as 'an untrue statement.' As you will read, lies are much more than that.
Many people define lies depending on their intensity and the damage that they do. In this section on lies the ideas of high stake, low stake, and white/social lies are explored. While each covers a different type of lie the definition remains that a lie is an intentional falsehood.
Dr. Tammy Prater and Dr. Sara Bliss Kiser, both from the College of Business Administration at Alabama State University, wrote an article titled Lies, Lies, and More Lies (2002). A section of this article looks at the question, what is a 'lie?' They define a lie as not telling the whole truth, a concept not always covered in most definitions. While most look at a lie as simply a false statement, Prater and Kiser mention that omission also takes part in a lie. They cite Daryl Koehn to include that "any misrepresentation, inflation, or falsification represents a lie."
While many would like to keep the definition of a lie simple, there are many factors that need to be taken into account to show what a lie truly is. One can no longer simple define a lie as 'an untrue statement.' As you will read, lies are much more than that.