In this groundbreaking work, Amelia Alderson Opie exposes the various forms of lying that pervade society, from the harmless white lies we tell to spare someone's feelings, to the more pernicious false claims made by those in power. Opie argues that lying is not only morally wrong, but also detrimental to the social fabric, and provides advice on how to recognize and combat lying in all its forms. A must-read for anyone interested in ethics and moral philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.