A Lie Never Justifiable: A Study in Ethics

A Lie Never Justifiable: A Study in Ethics, published in 1893 by H. Clay Trumbull, examines the moral implications of lying. Trumbull, an American clergyman and former prisoner of war, explores whether any circumstance could justify a lie, drawing on personal experiences, historical contexts, and religious teachings. He argues that lying contradicts divine principles and morality, ultimately concluding that it is inherently wrong, regardless of situational pressures. This work contributes to ethical discourse by challenging the notion of 'lies of necessity' in wartime and beyond.