PHIL 251 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Cappuccino, Morality
28 Apr 2016
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According to a popular dating website, both men and women, on aver- age, say that they are two inches taller and earn ,000 more than one would expect. Some may only want conversation over cappuccino, or a warm arm next to theirs in the movie theater. In a notorious pickup joint where never a true word has been said, the regulars will not be fooled by tall tales, sweet nothings, and puffery. Indeed, in circumstances where lies are expected, telling the truth would itself be deceptive. Similarly, when certain expectations are in place, silence itself can be a form of communication and hence deceive. Examples of this run-of-the-mill deception might include deception about one"s sexual history, one"s attitudes toward pets, or even how funny one finds the other person. Having sex with someone, while lacking her morally valid consent, is seriously wrong. Deceiving another person into sex involves having sex with that person, while lacking her morally valid consent.
