Is honesty always the right choice? Or just the most comfortable rule we’ve agreed to follow? Are there moments where telling the truth causes more harm than good… And if so, what does that say about our moral compass? In this philosophical discussion, hosted by Sam, a Doctor of Philosophy, we’ll dive into one of the most deceptively simple questions in ethics: is honesty really the best policy?
Drawing on thinkers like John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant, alongside Eastern philosophical perspectives, we’ll explore how different traditions approach truth, intention, and responsibility. Through real-life scenarios and guided debate, you’ll test these ideas against situations we all recognise, where honesty, kindness, and consequences don’t always align. No background in philosophy needed, just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to question what feels obvious.
诚实真的永远是对的吗?还是说,它只是我们习惯遵守的一条“默认规则”?有没有一些时刻,说真话反而带来更多伤害?如果是这样,那我们的道德判断到底是怎么运作的?
在这场由哲学博士 Sam 带来的讨论中,我们会深入一个看起来简单、但其实很不简单的问题:诚实,真的总是最好的选择吗?
我们会结合 John Stuart Mill、Immanuel Kant 等西方思想家的观点,同时也会看看东方哲学是怎么理解“真实”“动机”和“责任”的。
通过一些贴近生活的场景和引导式讨论,你会把这些理论放进现实去思考——那些我们都遇到过的情况:当诚实、善意和结果并不一致的时候,该怎么办?
不需要哲学基础,只要你愿意多问一句“真的一定是这样吗?”