The Thomistic Institute Little Lies Why There Are No Noble Lies I Professor Angela Knobel
Oct 27, 2023
Philosophy professor Angela Knobel explores the ethics of lying, Aquinas' perspective on truthfulness and boasting, the concept of the noble lie, Flannery O'Connor's thoughts on truth and the role of the writer, the Tenboom family's commitment to truthfulness during the Nazi occupation, and the power of truthfulness and its impact on others.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Ethics of Lying
02:07 • 9min
Aquinas's Perspective on Truthfulness and Boasting
11:13 • 6min
The Concept of Lying and the Noble Lie
17:28 • 15min
Seeking Truth and the Role of the Writer
32:19 • 13min
The Tenboom Family's Dilemma: Truthfulness in the Face of Nazi Occupation
45:27 • 2min
The Power of Truthfulness and its Impact on Others
47:57 • 4min