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Nietzsche, Epicurus, and the Santa Claus lie | The philosophy of Christmas
Philosophy For Our Times
The Ethics of the Santa Claus Myth
This chapter debates the morality of lying to children about Santa Claus, suggesting that energy spent on maintaining this myth would be better directed towards charitable acts. It encourages a focus on the true spirit of giving and highlights potential negative consequences of such deception on children's trust and family dynamics.
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