Lying, liars and language
Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 52 (3):623-639 (1992)
Abstract
This paper considers the phenomenon of lying and the implications it has for those subjects who are capable of lying. It is argued that lying is not just intentional untruthfulness, but is intentional untruthfulness plus an insincere invocation of trust. Understood in this way, lying demands of liars a sophistication in relation to themselves, to language, and to those to whom they lie which exceeds the demands on mere truth-tellers.Author's Profile
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0031-8205
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10.2307/2108211
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